4 things to know about mentorship:
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Data show that 75% of executives credit their success to mentors; 90% of employees with a career mentor are happy at work.
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It is more effective when it is “transformational” rather than “transactional.” Both parties should be learning something new, rather than just the mentee.
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There are different types of mentors: traditional mentor; affinity-based mentor; group mentor; peer mentor; cross-functional mentor; reverse mentor; parasocial mentor.
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In academic medicine, faculty with a formal mentor report higher levels of workplace engagement than colleagues who have no mentor or only informal mentors.
Great news! We have launched a Mentor Match program on this network. This exclusive tool is open to all members and is designed to connect experienced individuals in academic medicine with those seeking mentorship. Whether you are looking for an informal exchange or a more structured mentorship connection, Mentor Match is tailored to accommodate your preferences.
A virtual orientation about the new program will take place on Thursday, March 14 (register here).
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Stephanie Weiner
Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
Association of American Medical Colleges
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