Implementation and first experiences with a multimodal mentorship curriculum for medicine-paediatrics residents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mentorship increases trainee productivity, promotes career satisfaction and reduces burnout. Beginning in 2016, our Medicine-Paediatrics residency program developed and implemented a longitudinal mentorship curriculum among trainees. We report initial experiences with that program and discuss potential future directions.

Curriculum structure and method of implementation

We implemented and adapted a peer mentorship model and expanded it to include guest lectures and workshops centred around 13 core topics. Our expanded model included five longitudinal components: (1) peer mentorship; (2) virtual check-ins with residency leadership; (3) focussed didactics and workshops; (4) small-group dinners highlighting different career paths; and (5) dedicated faculty who pair

SUBMITTER: Allan-Blitz LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9103397 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature