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Establishing a mentoring system for anaesthetic trainees.

A Quinn¹, D Moore¹

¹Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9.

Irish Medical Journal

|July 1, 2017

Summary

Developing effective mentoring programs for doctors is crucial due to a current shortage of trained mentors. This article reviews the evidence supporting physician mentoring and details a new program for College of Anaesthetists trainees.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Professional Development
Physician Training

Background:

Mentoring is recognized as vital for physician development.
A significant gap exists in the availability of trained mentors for doctors.
Addressing this gap is essential for career progression and support.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the evidence supporting the efficacy of mentoring in medical professions.
To introduce and describe a novel mentoring program tailored for anaesthetics trainees.
To provide a framework for implementing similar programs in other medical fields.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on mentoring effectiveness in healthcare.
Description of the structure and implementation of the College of Anaesthetists' mentoring program.

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Analysis of the program's initial design and objectives.

Main Results:

Evidence supports mentoring as a valuable tool for enhancing skills and career satisfaction.
The College of Anaesthetists has launched a structured mentoring initiative for its trainees.
The program aims to address the identified void in mentor availability.

Conclusions:

Physician mentoring is evidence-based and necessary for professional growth.
The College of Anaesthetists' program offers a model for addressing mentor shortages.
Further evaluation of this program will inform future medical mentoring strategies.