BACKGROUND Most Low and Middle-Income Countries are facing a crisis in human resources for health which compromises their ability to meet health related targets outlined by the Sustainable Development Goals. The crisis is not limited to the availability of health personnel but also the quality of care and the training and development of the workforce. To address these challenges, evidence based...

The mentorship best practices discussed in this document have been compiled from meetings and discussions with senior mentors, faculty and students throughout the College of Medicine, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, and the Department of Internal Medicine. In addition, literature suggesting best practices for mentors has also been considered in the formulation of the practice...

came as I worked toward my master’s degree. I hoped to attend conferences and publish, but I didn’t communicate these goals to my adviser. This was partly because I had just immigrated to the United States from a Hindu culture, where people earn things through good deeds rather than by asking for them. I focused on my work, hoping that my adviser would notice my efforts and present opportunitie...

THISSTUDY FOCUSES on the role that mentorship plays in the career development of twenty-eight directors of major public libraries. The findings revealed that sixteen of the directors had experienced mentorship. The results also show that mentors were a major factor in sponsoring the directors for major library positions. Finally, the conclusion supports the notion that the context in which publ...

ABSTRACT Introduction: New entrants to medical colleges require achieving balance and developing study skills in the medical course. The process of mentoring thus involves several essential steps including transfer of knowledge and skills, learning effective communication, identifying the needs of the learner and acquiring techniques that are effective. The aim of the present study was to facil...

Three key components are required for success at any stage of a medical career: an engaged physician, one or more experienced mentors, and the time to invest in learning. Mentorship is a vital component for success, and few would argue the benefits of having one or more experienced and engaged mentors during their career. In medicine, the many benefits of being mentored have been well establish...