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Comparative Study
. 2004 Dec;191(6):1846-50.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.08.002.

Outcomes of a pilot faculty mentoring program

Erin E Tracy  1 , Reshma Jagsi, Rebecca Starr, Nancy J Tarbell
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Comparative Study

Outcomes of a pilot faculty mentoring program

Erin E Tracy et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Dec.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a junior faculty mentoring program is beneficial to participants and to identify particular positive and negative aspects of such a program to enable others to institute similar programs.

Study design: In 2001 a pilot program was instituted in our obstetrics and gynecology department for interested faculty members. There were 3 focus groups and a written survey that assessed the project. A combination of qualitative and quantitative methods were used for data analysis; Fisher's exact test was used.

Results: Two recurring themes emerged from the focus group sessions: participants felt better supported by the department and appreciated a greater sense of camaraderie. Most mentees noted the program's success in the following areas of having a role model (83.3%), having increased visibility (82.3%), and having to whom someone to turn (93.8%).

Conclusion: The faculty mentoring program had significant benefits for everyone who participated.

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  • The essential role of mentors.
    Gabbe SG. Gabbe SG. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Dec;191(6):1845. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.08.006. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004. PMID: 15592262 No abstract available.
  • Mentoring.
    Ansbacher R. Ansbacher R. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Oct;193(4):1581-2; author reply 1582. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.03.075. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005. PMID: 16202766 No abstract available.

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