Mentorship Programme for Undergraduate Medical Students
Sunil Kumar Daha1, Saurav Regmi2, Saurab Dahal2
1Government of Nepal.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|January 10, 2024
Summary
Mentorship programs in Nepalese medical schools are underutilized, with low prevalence but high demand from students. Mentors significantly aid professional development and evidence-based learning.
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.
