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Experiential Mentorship Skills Training: The Effect on Real-Life Mentoring
Karen P Barr1, Haylie Kromer1, Kristen Milleville2
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh/UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Southern Medical Journal
|July 3, 2026
Summary
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents gained confidence and utilized peer mentoring skills after experiential training. Mentees perceived the communication skills effectively applied in both spontaneous and arranged mentoring sessions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Training
- Mentorship Programs
Background:
- Effective peer mentoring is crucial for resident development in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Physicians require specific communication skills to facilitate successful mentoring relationships.
- Previous training methods may not adequately prepare residents for peer mentorship roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the adoption and effectiveness of peer mentoring communication skills among Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents post-training.
- To assess resident confidence and self-reported skill usage in peer mentoring.
- To gather mentee perceptions on the application and effectiveness of resident-led mentoring.
Main Methods:
- Residents participated in an experiential workshop focused on communication skills for mentoring.
- Surveys were administered to residents immediately after training and 1-2 months later.
- Mentees provided feedback on resident mentoring during arranged "speed mentoring" events.
Main Results:
- 97% of residents reported increased confidence in mentoring skills post-workshop.
- 74% of surveyed residents spontaneously mentored peers, applying learned frameworks.
- Mentees consistently perceived effective application of key mentoring skills and intended to seek repeat mentoring.
Conclusions:
- Experiential training significantly enhances residents' confidence and application of peer mentoring skills.
- The communication framework and practice opportunities fostered effective spontaneous and arranged peer mentoring.
- Mentees' positive perceptions validate the effectiveness of the training in improving resident mentoring quality.
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