The Pivotal Role of Host Organizations in Enhancing Mentoring in Internal Medicine: A Scoping Review



Chia, Elisha Wan Ying, Tay, Kuang Teck, Xiao, Shiwei, Teo, Yao Hao, Ong, Yun Ting, Chiam, Min, Toh, Ying Pin, Mason, Stephen ORCID: 0000-0002-4020-6869, Chin, Annelissa Mien Chew and Krishna, Lalit Kumar Radha
(2020) The Pivotal Role of Host Organizations in Enhancing Mentoring in Internal Medicine: A Scoping Review. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT, 7. 2382120520956647-.

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Abstract

In undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, mentoring offers personalized training and plays a key role in continuing medical education and the professional development of healthcare professionals. However, poor structuring of the mentoring process has been attributed to failings of the host organization and, as such, we have conducted a scoping review on the role of the host organization in mentoring programs. Guided by Levac et al's methodological framework and a combination of thematic and content analysis, this scoping review identifies their "defining" and secondary roles. Whilst the "defining" role of the host is to set standards, nurture, and oversee the mentoring processes and relationships, the secondary roles comprise of supporting patient care and specific responsibilities toward the mentee, mentor, program, and organization itself. Critically, striking a balance between structure and flexibility within the program is important to ensure consistency in the mentoring approach whilst accounting for the changing needs and goals of the mentees and mentors.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Host organization, mentoring, medical education, mentors, mentees, continuing medical education, continuing professional development
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 07 Oct 2020 10:05
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2023 23:29
DOI: 10.1177/2382120520956647
Open Access URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/2382120520956647
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3103825