Faculty Development: How Do We Encourage Faculty to Become Better Teachers and Mentors?

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Urology
• Mentorship

Background:

• Mentorship is crucial for career progression in academic medicine.
• Healthy mentor relationships are mutually beneficial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the advantages of becoming a mentor in academic urology.
• To identify challenges faced by mentors in current academic urology.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative exploration of mentorship experiences.
• Review of current academic urology practices.

Main Results:

• Mentorship enhances self-confidence, academic productivity, and career inspiration.
• Mentors serve as vital role models for medical trainees.
• Effective mentorship is increasingly challenged in academic medicine.

Conclusions:

• Understanding mentorship challenges is key to successful guidance.
• Staying current with mentorship issues ensures fulfillment for mentors and mentees.