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Mentorship programs for gastroenterology program directors: is there an unmet need?
Erin W Thackeray1, Darrell S Pardi, Suzanne M Norby
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|June 3, 2011
Summary
Gastroenterology fellowship program directors and associate program directors see a need for formal mentorship programs. Key areas for mentorship include accreditation, curriculum, and site visits, indicating an unmet need.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology fellowship program leadership.
- Medical education and professional development.
Background:
- Limited research exists on mentorship needs for Gastroenterology (GI) fellowship Program Directors (PDs) and Associate Program Directors (APDs).
- Existing mentorship resources may not adequately address the specific needs of GI PDs and APDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To ascertain the need for mentorship programs among GI fellowship PDs.
- To identify specific areas where mentorship would be beneficial for PDs and APDs.
- To gauge the willingness of PDs and APDs to engage in mentoring relationships.
Main Methods:
- An electronic survey was distributed to GI PDs and APDs subscribed to the American Gastroenterological Association PDs' list server.
- Survey responses were collected and analyzed to assess mentorship needs and preferences.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of PDs (75%) and APDs (78%) believed a formal mentorship program would be advantageous for new leaders.
- Identified crucial areas for mentorship include Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education competencies, accreditation requirements, curriculum development, and site visit preparation.
- Survey completion rates were 47.6% for PDs (n=59) and 18 for APDs.
Conclusions:
- GI PDs and APDs perceive substantial value in formal mentorship programs, even with existing resources.
- Despite current offerings, there is a clear and unmet demand for structured mentorship to support GI fellowship leadership.
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