Value of a Growth Mindset: Improving Endoscopy Coaching and Mentoring

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• Endoscopic Procedures

Background:

• Traditional "see one, do one, teach one" endoscopic training is outdated.
• Competency-based medical education (CBME) has become the standard for endoscopic training.
• CBME requires learners to take ownership of their education and adopt a growth mindset.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe effective coaching and mentoring principles for endoscopy training.
• To highlight the role of mentors and coaches in CBME for endoscopy.
• To foster a growth mindset in trainees for successful endoscopic skill acquisition.

Main Methods:

• Review of effective coaching and mentoring strategies.
• Application of mastery learning and deliberate practice principles.
• Focus on cultivating a growth mindset in endoscopy trainees.

Main Results:

• CBME necessitates a shift from performance-orientation to learning-orientation for trainees.
• Mentors play a key role in fostering a long-term, broad development and growth mindset.
• Coaches focus on applying mastery learning and deliberate practice for skill enhancement.

Conclusions:

• Effective coaching and mentoring are vital components of successful CBME in endoscopy.
• Cultivating a growth mindset in trainees is essential for thriving in CBME programs.
• Principles of mastery learning and deliberate practice enhance endoscopic skill acquisition.