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How We Do It: An Innovative General Surgery Mentoring Program.

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  • 1Department of General Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor Michigan.

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A novel near-peer mentoring program was developed for surgery residents to address burnout and discrimination. This program fosters camaraderie and provides a supportive environment for discussing sensitive sociocultural issues.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Mentorship Programs

Background:

  • Surgery residency is associated with high rates of burnout, depression, and discrimination.
  • Existing mentoring programs often lack focus on sociocultural issues and camaraderie.
  • There is a need for innovative approaches to support surgical trainees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the framework of a novel mentoring program designed for surgery residency.
  • To address sociocultural issues and enhance camaraderie among trainees and faculty.
  • To provide a supportive environment for discussing sensitive topics in surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a vertical, near-peer mentoring system with 7 groups.
  • Groups included medical students, junior and senior residents, and faculty.
Keywords:
BurnoutCoachingEducationHarassmentMentorshipSurgery

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  • Meetings occurred quarterly in a casual setting, featuring reflection and evidence-based discussions on topics like burnout and discrimination.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully launched a pilot year of a cross-spectrum formal mentoring program in general surgery.
    • The program enhanced camaraderie and provided opportunities for discussing sociocultural topics.
    • Increased community inclusivity and supportive discussions on sensitive issues were facilitated.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel mentoring program effectively addresses needs in surgery residency.
    • The program fosters camaraderie, inclusivity, and supportive dialogue.
    • Plans include program development, evaluation, and expansion to other specialties and institutions.