Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 4, 2025
Step By Step: Microsurgical training method combining two nonliving animal models
Published on: May 9, 2015
Medical Student Mentorship in Orthopaedic Surgery
Amiethab A Aiyer1, Kush S Mody, Aseel G Dib
1From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (Aiyer and LaPorte), Drexel University College of Medicine, Columbia Business School, Philadelphia, PA (Mody), The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL (Dib), The Hoag Orthopaedic Specialty Institute, Orange, CA (Kaplan), Penn Highlands Healthcare System, Du Bois, PA (Varacallo), and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY (Levine).
Abstract:
Mentorship is a key aspect of medical education, but the availability and quality of mentorship varies considerably between institutions. The lack of standardization results in information asymmetry and creates notable inequities. This disparity is particularly important for students interested in pursuing competitive specialties, such as orthopaedic surgery. The purpose of this study was to (1) demonstrate the importance of mentorship in orthopaedics, (2) provide a framework for orthopaedic surgeon mentors, and (3) guide medical students interested in activating and expanding their networks.
