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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training

Background:

  • Studies emphasize the impact of role models and mentors on medical students' career choices.
  • This review focuses on the literature concerning mentors and role models in surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on mentors and role models in surgery.
  • To define and differentiate between role models and mentors.
  • To explore strategies for developing mentorship in surgical education.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed.
  • Keywords included "Mentors," "Mentorship," and "Role Models" in conjunction with "medicine" and "surgery."

Main Results:

  • Mentors and role models play a crucial role in surgical career decisions.
  • Early intervention by surgeons and peer mentorship by junior doctors are beneficial.
  • Formal mentoring programs correlate with higher satisfaction among surgical trainees.

Conclusions:

  • Clear definitions and distinctions between role models and mentors are established.
  • The importance of early and ongoing mentorship in surgical careers is highlighted.
  • This review provides insights into developing effective mentorship and role model strategies in surgery.