A system-wide health sciences faculty mentor training program is associated with improved effective mentoring and
JoAnn Trejo1,2, Deborah Wingard2,3, Virginia Hazen2
1Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
|March 16, 2022
Summary
A structured faculty mentor training program improved mentoring quality and satisfaction, particularly for underrepresented racial/ethnic faculty. This initiative enhanced institutional climate and faculty morale.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Faculty Development
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Mentorship is vital for faculty success, yet underrepresented racial/ethnic (UR) faculty often lack access to high-quality mentoring.
- A formal structured faculty mentor training program (FMTP) was developed to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a system-wide FMTP on mentoring quality, behaviors, and institutional climate.
- To assess the program's effectiveness, especially for UR faculty.
Main Methods:
- A total of 391 Health Sciences faculty participated in the FMTP.
- Impact was measured using validated instruments assessing mentoring quality, behaviors, and institutional climate.
- Participation rates and outcomes were compared between FMTP participants and non-participants, with a focus on UR faculty.
Main Results:
- FMTP participation improved self-reported mentoring quality and meeting mentee expectations for up to two years.
- FMTP participants reported significantly higher satisfaction with mentoring quality compared to non-participants.
- UR faculty showed the greatest increase in satisfaction, improved morale, and perceived a more supportive environment.
Conclusions:
- A system-wide formal structured FMTP significantly improved faculty satisfaction, mentoring quality, and institutional climate.
- The program demonstrated particular benefits for underrepresented racial/ethnic faculty.
- Implementing structured mentorship programs is crucial for fostering faculty success and an inclusive academic environment.
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