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Mutual mentoring: Effect on faculty career achievements and experiences
Maria A Blanco1, Donna M Qualters2
1Office of Educational Affairs, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Medical Teacher
|March 12, 2020
Summary
A mutual mentoring program enhanced faculty career success by fostering interdisciplinary connections and providing multiple support avenues. This approach is vital for academic career advancement and achieving professional goals.
Area of Science:
- Academic Medicine
- Faculty Development
- Mentorship Programs
Background:
- Traditional single-mentor models are insufficient for faculty in evolving academic environments.
- Faculty require interdisciplinary perspectives for career success.
- A mutual mentoring program was developed to address these needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt, implement, and examine an interschool/interprofessional mutual mentoring program.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in expanding mentoring networks and achieving career goals.
- To evaluate faculty outcomes related to professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Main Methods:
- A 1-year mutual mentoring program was implemented, including a mentoring network grant.
- Participants were tasked with expanding networks, setting career goals, and achieving them.
- Quantitative (contact lists, goal achievement) and qualitative (interviews) data were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Thirty-seven faculty participated across four cohorts.
- Participants reported making 260 new contacts and achieving academic goals.
- Interviews revealed professional achievements, strong networks, career resources, and personal growth.
Conclusions:
- The mutual mentoring program provides essential multiple mentoring support for faculty.
- This model helps faculty achieve career goals in the current academic climate.
- The program fosters interdisciplinary connections and demonstrates institutional commitment to faculty success.
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