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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Mentorship Programs
  • Student Support

Background:

  • UK mentorship programs primarily target junior medical students.
  • Final-year medical students face unique academic and personal pressures.
  • A novel mentoring scheme was developed for final-year students, pairing them with junior doctor mentors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the benefits of a junior doctor-led mentorship scheme for final-year medical students.
  • To identify areas for improvement within the established mentorship program.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-month mentorship scheme was implemented at Great Western Hospital for final-year medical students (n=34).
  • Students and mentors provided feedback via questionnaires at the end of the placement.
  • Qualitative data were analyzed using the constant comparison method, supplemented by descriptive statistics.

Main Results:

  • Students reported enhanced confidence, academic support, enjoyment, and a greater sense of belonging.
  • Mentors found value in the opportunity to develop teaching skills.
  • A high recommendation rate was observed, with 96% of students and 100% of mentors endorsing the scheme.

Conclusions:

  • The mentorship program proved beneficial for both final-year medical students and junior doctor mentors.
  • The program is set to continue and is recommended for adoption by other final-year medical cohorts.
  • Suggestions for enhancement include an introductory lecture and a reserve mentor system.