Being a part of the residency training programs at several hospitals in our area makes me a mentor to my residents. I particularly do this informally when I am on call at the hospital. I provide them guidance, support, advise, comments and feedback as they face the difficulties of training in obstetrics and gynecology—learning surgical skills and interacting with patients, fellow residents, and consultants. In terms of mentorship, I still have a lot to learn. Given that mentoring requires constant communication with the mentee, I could be a better mentor if I gave them more time to talk to me even if I'm not on call.
Correct doc Amethyst. We as part of the training staff in a residency program are in one way or another directly and indirectly mentor are residents. At times even a simple sharing of our experience during our residency experience can spark motivation to them. With that I can say that we are truly a good mentor
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Very true. Sometimes the biggest challenge for mentor-mentee is TIME. This can go both ways for at times, the mentees have a lot on their plate (tasks, quizzes, exams) that they cannot find time to visit their mentor.
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Hi Mitzy, I think most of us feel that we still need to learn and do more to be better mentors. I also share the same sentiments... only if we have more time to spare. So, let us be mentors in our own little ways even in the simplest of situations and whenever possible.
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