A framework to establish a mentoring programme in surgery

作者:Kirresh Ali; Patel Vanash M*; Warren Oliver J; Ali Mariam; Ashrafian Hutan; Almoudaris Alex M; Darzi Ara; Athanasiou Thanos
来源:Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, 2011, 396(6): 811-817.
DOI:10.1007/s00423-011-0803-x

摘要

Introduction Mentoring programmes help to facilitate the process of continuous professional development in surgery, providing an organizational structure around a mentor-mentee relationship which helps to develop the mentee. The lack of guidelines outlining how to set up such mentoring programmes, the fragmented inter-relationships of existing schemes and the lack of a unified strategy for their implementation are obstacles to the creation of such initiatives within many surgical departments.
Methods We draw upon previous research, the experiences of certain authors and our own reflections to identify the key features of a surgical mentoring programme.
Results We propose a ten step process which aims to encourage the development of formalised mentoring programmes in surgery.
Conclusion This outline may improve the delivery and effectiveness of mentoring programmes, which may ultimately enhance surgical training and hence quality of patient care.

  • 出版日期2011-8