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Getting to know internal medicine mentors: new training requirements
J Moreno Díaz1, M Aranda Sánchez2, A González Munera3
1Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, España.
Revista Clinica Espanola
|September 30, 2018
Summary
Improving internal medicine residency in Spain requires reducing the mentor-resident ratio and enhancing mentor training in assessment and learning development. This will optimize the educational experience for residents.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Internal Medicine Residency
- Mentorship Programs
Background:
- Mentors play a crucial role in planning resident learning experiences.
- Understanding the current state of internal medicine mentorship in Spain is essential for improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current situation of internal medicine mentors in Spain.
- To identify areas for enhancing the effectiveness of mentorship in residency programs.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was distributed to internal medicine mentors across Spain.
- Data were collected from May to July 2017 and subsequently analyzed.
Main Results:
- 110 mentors participated, with a mean age of 48 and 8.5 years of experience.
- High mentor-resident ratios (5:1) were common, with 46% desiring reduction.
- Issues identified include lack of planned rotations, limited external rotation contact, and suboptimal resident assessments.
Conclusions:
- Reducing the mentor-resident ratio is recommended.
- Providing training in assessment techniques and learning development is crucial.
- These improvements can enhance the quality of internal medicine residency mentoring.
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