Table 7 Impact of AMI on career trajectory as described by medical student mentors
From: An evaluation of cascading mentorship as advocacy training in undergraduate medical education
Impact on Career Trajectory | Number n = 23 | Representative Quotations |
|---|---|---|
More interest in working with youth | 11 | “This has reinforced my desire to work with youth as I see how important this period is developmentally and the opportunity to change the life trajectory of people in your care” |
Awareness of social determinants of health | 6 | “I will now take into account social determinants of health when I recommend treatment plans for patients and their families.” |
More interest in psychiatry | 5 | “Furthered my interest in psychiatry” |
More interest in advocacy | 3 | “It just re-affirmed that I want to participate a lot in advocacy in whatever speciality I end up in.” |
Better understanding of advocacy role | 3 | “Better understanding of how community programs and advocacy on the individual and organizational level play a role in child health and development” |