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Mentorship Matters

Joanna L. Meyer (Jo)jmeyer@mayo.edu

Elaine Eckhearteckheart.elaine@mayo.edu

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Topics1. What is Mentorship?

2. Why does Mentorship Matter?

3. Who Benefits?

4. Our Experiences

5. Generation Gap

6. Participation =

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What is Mentorship?• Merriam-Webster definition of Mentor:

A trusted counselor or guide. A Tutor, Coach.

• Mentorship =

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Mentorship does NOT mean …..

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Why Does Mentorship Matter?• Training program coordinators is a growing

challenge• Provide unique support• Many tasks are yearly• Constant changes• Faced with sporadic training

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Complex RolesMinimal 1:1 Training Time

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Calgon, I need you!!

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Why Does Mentorship Matter?

Perfectly organized withtime to mentor.

Anyone relate?

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We interrupt this program . . .

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Welcome to Gastroenterology and Hepatology!

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BALL OF STRESS

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SURPRISE TIME!!

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START 1 Yr

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5 Yrs

Why Does Mentorship Matter?

10 Yrs

https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/management-tips/professional-development-training-a-win-for-the-entire-team

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“An investment in knowledge

always pays the best interest.”

Benjamin Franklin

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Lifelines Available• SLAP Themselves SILLY

• Search the web• Look at notes• Ask department colleague• Phone-A-GME Representative

Lifelines Available – Are These Enough?

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Our Experiences

• Coordinators were leaving• 2017 survey

• Concerning percentages of coordinators who were overwhelmed and considering resigning

• Coordinator meetings• Missing important information

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Our Experiences

• Coordinator Council focus areas to improve job satisfaction included

• Structured Mentoring Program

• Networking Opportunities

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Mentorship Committee Mission

The primary purpose of this mentoring group is to provide career support and guidance regarding educating the mentees towards confidence and competency in their roles and to also offer opportunities for personal growth and professional development within the EPC position.

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Mentorship• New EPC matched with a more seasoned EPC• Fosters a safe, caring relationship

• Provides advice• Shares information and personal experiences• Builds confidence• Listens

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Mentorship Committee• Meet monthly• Review topics requested by attendees and/or

dependent on upcoming deadlines (interview season, annual reports, graduation, orientation, trips, visitors, etc.)

• Learning and sharing environment for all attendees

• Networking

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Who Benefits• Mentors and Mentees both learn and grow• BRIDGE Benefits

Mentee – By Receiving Help Mentor – By Helping Someone

Build self-esteem

Reflect on own practice

Inspire problem solving skills Improve interpersonal skills

Develop new relationships

Gain self-confidence

Enhances job satisfaction

https://www.dur.ac.uk/hr/mentoring/mentoringguidelines/mentoringbenefits

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PARTICIPATION TIME!!

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Generation Gaps and Mentoring• Traditionalists or Silent Generation (1925-1942)

• Baby Boomer (1943-1960)

• Gen X (1961-1981)

• Millenials (1982-1994)

• Generation Z / Digital Natives (born after 1994)

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Generation Gaps and Mentoring• Look for a mentor above you to learn from • Look for someone lower than you to teach • Look to the future about what will be needed in

education

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We all have knowledge to share.

We challenge YOU to take that

step into a mentoring role and

reap the rewards because

Mentorship Matters!

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Joanna L. Meyer (Jo) jmeyer@mayo.eduElaine Eckheart eckheart.elaine@mayo.eduPam Quiñones quinones.pamela@mayo.edu