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The POD: a new model for mentoring underrepresented minority faculty.

Charlotte Lewellen-Williams¹, Virginia A Johnson, Linda A Deloney

¹Center for Diversity Affairs, UAMS College of Medicine, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA. lewellencharlottef@uams.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges

|February 28, 2006

Summary

The Peer-Onsite-Distance (POD) model offers targeted, multilevel mentoring to support underrepresented minority (URM) faculty in academic medicine. This adaptable program aims to enhance career advancement and retention through structured guidance and support.

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Area of Science:

Academic Medicine
Faculty Development
Mentorship Programs

Background:

Mentoring is crucial for career advancement, especially for underrepresented minority (URM) faculty in academic medicine.
Traditional mentoring faces challenges due to competing demands and institutional priorities.
Novel mentoring strategies are required to address the specific needs of URM faculty.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and describe the Peer-Onsite-Distance (POD) mentoring model.
To address the career development needs of URM faculty in academic medicine.
To provide a flexible and adaptable mentoring framework for medical schools.

Main Methods:

The POD model utilizes a targeted, multilevel approach with peer and faculty mentors.

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It focuses on individual mentee needs regarding career goals, resources, and skills.

Mentors provide site-specific guidance and access to expert knowledge.

Main Results:

The POD model is designed to promote retention and career progression for URM faculty.
It offers a supportive network for interpersonal and intrapersonal development.
The model's flexibility allows adaptation to diverse institutional structures and missions.

Conclusions:

The POD mentoring model provides a structured yet adaptable solution for supporting URM faculty.
Effective mentoring is essential for fostering diversity and success in academic medicine.
Implementing the POD model can enhance the academic careers of URM faculty.