Formation of an Anesthesiology Residency Mentoring Program Using a Mentee-Driven Approach

Area of Science:

• Academic Medicine
• Medical Education
• Faculty Development

Background:

• Mentorship is vital for career advancement in academic medicine.
• Residents benefit significantly from quality mentorship during and after training.
• Existing mentorship programs may have disparities in access.

Purpose of the Study:

• To train faculty members to provide high-quality mentorship to all residents.
• To decrease gender and racial disparities in resident mentorship.
• To pilot a novel mentorship program integrating faculty training and mentee-driven selection.

Main Methods:

• A new mentorship program was piloted.
• The program incorporated mentor self-nomination.
• Key components included faculty mentor training and mentee-driven mentor selection.

Main Results:

• Early observations of the program design and implementation are detailed.
• The program aims to ensure equitable access to mentorship for all residents.
• Further data collection will assess the program's impact on mentorship quality and disparities.

Conclusions:

• The piloted program integrates faculty training with mentee-driven selection for improved mentorship.
• This approach seeks to enhance resident career development and address existing mentorship disparities.
• The program design offers a scalable model for academic medical departments.