Table 8 Benefits of having resident mentors as described by medical student mentors
From: An evaluation of cascading mentorship as advocacy training in undergraduate medical education
Benefits of Resident Mentors | Number n = 35 | Representative Quotations |
|---|---|---|
General advice and support | 18 | “They always took the time to check in with us and provide feedback on our situations with our mentees using their knowledge from paediatrics and psychiatry. This was helpful connecting my experience to the curriculum. They also took the time to understand our matches and talk about our emotions.” |
Advice on handling difficult situations | 18 | “The advice they gave and the ability to talk about any problems we had and brainstorm ways to approach difficult or challenging situations with our mentees” |
Career mentorship | 7 | “They went beyond what was required and helped support us both in the program and with our life circumstances and career aspirations.” |
Promote discussion regarding mentorship experiences | 4 | “The supervising residents were able to mediate and promote highly constructive discussion amongst my classmates surrounding recurring themes.” |