Gender Differences in the Ability to Identify a Mentor at Morning Report: A Multi-Institutional Survey

Reisman, Anna; Gross, Cary P.

doi:10.1207/s15328015tlm1404_6

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“…18192023 Our study may provide some explanation for this observation. Protégés are typically responsible for seeking a mentor; most authorities recommend adopting a strategic approach in this process 172124.…”

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A Pilot Study Exploring Gender Differences in Residents’ Strategies for Establishing Mentoring Relationships

McNamara

McNeil²,

Chang³

2008

MEO

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BackgroundMentoring is important throughout a physician's career and has been noted to be particularly important during residency training. Other studies suggest that women may experience difficulty in finding mentors.PurposeThis study explored gender-specific differences in residents’ mentoring experiences.MethodsThe authors conducted two focus groups at the University of Pittsburgh in July, 2004. One group was composed of 12 female residents; the other was composed of nine male residents. Discussions were audiotaped and transcribed. Two investigators coded the transcripts and identified emerging themes.ResultsResidents of both genders cited multiple barriers to mentoring. Men′s strategies for finding mentors were more numerous than women′s and included identifying mentors through research, similar interests, friendship, and networking. Female strategies were limited and included identifying mentors through “word of mouth” and work experiences. Women described more passive approaches for finding a mentor than men.ConclusionsFemale residents may lack strategies and initiatives for finding mentors. Residency programs should create opportunities for residents to develop mentoring relationships, with special attention paid to gender differences.

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“…Among 4,721 surveyed Obstetrician-Gynecology residents, white female residents reported the fewest mentoring relationships. 19 Additionally, female residents interested in General Internal Medicine were less likely than male residents to identify a potential mentor 20…”

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A Pilot Study Exploring Gender Differences in Residents’ Strategies for Establishing Mentoring Relationships

McNamara

McNeil²,

Chang³

2008

MEO

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“…26 It has been found, for example, that female residents training in Obstetrics and Gynecology may perceive significant gender differences in mentoring, 27 and that identifying a mentor may be associated with both resident gender and career goals. 28 Although our data do not identify differences in mentoring requirements among specific groups of internal medicine residents, we recommend that program directors remain vigilant about these types of disparities. The focus of our study on internal medicine residencies affiliated with a single medical school may limit the generalizability of our findings, although these residents represent five distinct residency training programs.…”

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Mentoring Matters: Mentoring and Career Preparation in Internal Medicine Residency Training*

2006

J Gen Intern Med

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PURPOSE:Mentoring during the early stages of a career has been associated with high career satisfaction and may guide development of professional expertise. Little is known about mentoring experiences during residency training. Our purpose was to describe mentoring relationships among internal medicine residents, and to examine the relationship between mentoring and perceived career preparation. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:We designed and administered a mailed survey to all interns and residents enrolled in the five independent Internal Medicine Residency Training Programs affiliated with Harvard Medical School. We examined the development of mentoring relationships during residency training, and measured satisfaction with mentoring and with perceived career preparation. RESULTS:Of the 329 respondents (65% response rate), 93% reported that it is important to have a mentor during residency, but only half identified a current or past mentor. Interns [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 0.3 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.2, 0.5)] and underrepresented minority residents [0.3 (0.1, 0.7)] were significantly less likely to establish a mentoring relationship than their peers. Mentored residents were nearly twice as likely to describe excellent career preparation [1.8 (1.1, 3.1)].CONCLUSION: Our findings demonstrate the importance of mentoring to medical residents, and identify a relationship between mentoring and perceived career preparation. We also identify a relative lack of mentoring among interns and underrepresented minority residents.

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“…13,20,21 Gender concordance has been found to lead to better mentorship relationships, 20 but it can be difficult to achieve since females may have more difficulty identifying mentors than their male colleagues (e.g., only 27% of mentors were female in our survey). [21][22][23] Similarly, previous research has shown a tendency for mentees to seek out mentors of the same ethnicity. 21 In spite of the potential benefits of gender concordance, others suggest that it is not critical to mentee satisfaction, 7 and previous literature has emphasized shared values, trust, and a personal connection.…”

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A survey of mentorship among Canadian anesthesiology residents

Zakus

Gelb

Flexman

2015

Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth

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Gender Differences in the Ability to Identify a Mentor at Morning Report: A Multi-Institutional Survey

Cited by 23 publications

References 6 publications

A Pilot Study Exploring Gender Differences in Residents’ Strategies for Establishing Mentoring Relationships

A Pilot Study Exploring Gender Differences in Residents’ Strategies for Establishing Mentoring Relationships

Mentoring Matters: Mentoring and Career Preparation in Internal Medicine Residency Training*

A survey of mentorship among Canadian anesthesiology residents

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