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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Mentorship Programs
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Mentorship is crucial for leadership and excellence in medical education.
  • Monitoring mentorship provision is a quality indicator for medical schools.
  • The study addresses the need for mentorship programs in Nepal's medical institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of mentorship programs in Nepalese medical schools.
  • To assess the impact of mentorship on medical students' development.
  • To evaluate the perceived need for mentorship programs nationwide.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students in Nepal.
  • Data was collected nationwide and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS 16.0.
  • Ethical approval was obtained from the Nepal Health Research Council.

Main Results:

  • Patan Academy of Health Sciences reported the highest prevalence (50.8%).
  • Only 42.6% of students were aware of existing mentorship programs.
  • Mentors were vital for faculty rapport (61.82%), professional skills (81.82%), and evidence-based medicine (74.55%).

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of mentorship programs in Nepalese medical schools is low.
  • Mentors positively influence academic, personal, and social development.
  • Medical students strongly advocate for the implementation of mentorship programs.