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Bridge mentoring: a teaching model

P H Kennedy1

  • 1University of Maryland at Baltimore, USA.

The ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education, Inc
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Mentors face challenges balancing teaching and mentoring roles, which can create pitfalls in the mentoring process. Effective management of role transitions is crucial for successful mentor-mentee relationships and commitment to research collaboration.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Mentorship in Research
  • Cultural Competency in Academia

Background:

  • Mentoring is vital for research training, but mentors juggle multiple roles (teacher, role model, counselor).
  • The inherent authority in the teaching role can complicate the mentoring dynamic.
  • Ambiguities in both mentoring and teaching processes can lead to challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the complexities of the mentor's role in the Bridge Program.
  • To identify potential pitfalls in the mentoring process, particularly those linked to cultural backgrounds.
  • To examine mentor-mentee relationship dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of mentor roles and responsibilities.
  • Exploration of role transition management strategies.
  • Case examples of mentor-mentee interactions.

Main Results:

  • Mentors' multifaceted roles present significant challenges to the mentoring process.
  • Failure to manage the transition from teaching to mentoring authority can dominate the relationship.
  • Cultural backgrounds can introduce specific pitfalls impacting collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of mentor roles and transitions is essential for successful mentoring.
  • Addressing cultural nuances is critical to overcome specific mentoring challenges.
  • Understanding these dynamics can improve mentor-mentee commitment and research outcomes.

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