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Mentorship Effectiveness in Cardiothoracic Surgical Training
Heidi J Reich1, Xiaoying Lou2, Alexander A Brescia3
1Thoracic Surgery Residents Association; Division of Thoracic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|October 4, 2020
Summary
Many cardiothoracic surgery trainees lack effective mentorship or any mentor at all. Most residents also reported no formal education on mentorship, highlighting critical gaps in training and support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Professional Development
Background:
- Mentorship is crucial for cardiothoracic surgery training.
- Trainees report inconsistent mentorship experiences.
- Efforts to improve mentorship have yielded varied results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of mentorship in cardiothoracic surgery training.
- To identify deficiencies in current mentorship education and practices.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 531 cardiothoracic surgical trainees in ACGME-accredited programs.
- Data collected included trainee experiences, expectations, and perspectives on mentorship.
- A mentorship effectiveness tool generated composite scores, with scores ≤44 indicating less effective mentorship.
Main Results:
- 67 residents (12.6%) completed the survey; 83.6% had a mentor.
- Key mentor selection criteria included being "easy to work with and approachable".
- Over one-third of residents experienced no or less effective mentorship; 61.2% received no mentorship education.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist in mentorship provision and education for cardiothoracic surgery residents.
- Prioritizing improvements in mentorship training and delivery is essential.
- Addressing these deficiencies will enhance the overall training experience.
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