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Formal mentorship in Canadian radiology residency programmes
I D Gauthier1, A D Khatchikian2, T Hodgdon1
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada.
Clinical Radiology
|June 19, 2023
Summary
Most Canadian radiology residency programs offer formal mentorship, though structures vary. Optimizing these programs can enhance resident research, career preparation, and work-life balance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology Residency Training
Background:
- Formal mentorship is crucial for resident development in radiology.
- Structured guidance impacts career progression and work-life balance.
Purpose of the Study:
- Characterize formal mentorship programs in Canadian radiology residencies.
- Evaluate resident perspectives on mentorship.
- Identify optimization strategies for radiology training mentorship.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous survey distributed to Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) representatives.
- Questions focused on the existence and structure of formal mentorship programs.
Main Results:
- 30 of 33 surveyed radiology residents responded, representing all 16 Canadian accredited programs.
- 12 programs (75%) had formal mentorship; 4 (25%) did not.
- Mentorship structures varied; 33% assigned mentors by program directors, 33% allowed mentee choice.
- Lack of time and funding were key barriers to mentorship.
Conclusions:
- While not universal, structured mentorship is common in Canadian radiology residencies.
- Formal mentorship programs can enhance research, fellowship, and career readiness.
- Improved mentorship positively impacts Canadian radiology residents' overall experience and work-life balance.
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