Continuous mentoring of medical students provides space for reflection and awareness of their own development

dc.creator	Susanne Kalén
dc.creator	Sari Ponzer
dc.creator	Astrid Seeberger
dc.creator	Anna Kiessling
dc.creator	Charlotte Silén
dc.date	2012-12-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:15:02Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:15:02Z
dc.identifier	10.5116/ijme.50ad.328c
dc.identifier	2042-6372
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/cdd3ac13346844c1a2a3c370e849e6d6
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/17332
dc.description	Objectives: The aim of the study was to increase under-standing of the meaning of continuous group and individual mentoring for medical students´ personal and professional development. Methods: A qualitative approach with individual student interviews and directed content analysis was chosen to investigate and interpret the meaning of mentorship. Results: Five themes emerged: psychosocial support by the mentor, a relationship with a physician beneath the professional surface, space for something else, awareness of one´s own development and reflection and learning with peers. The mentorship created a space where one could talk about 'the other things'. The relationship with the mentor was more personal than relations to teachers or supervisors. During the group sessions the students could reflect and learn in interaction with others. Recurrent reflection about oneself and one´s competences led to awareness of one's own development. Conclusions: Combined group and individual mentoring creates space for reflection on the humanistic aspects of the professional role. A mentoring relationship can be supportive and personal without frequent meetings and knowing one another well. Continuity in mentorship helps students to reflect on and recognise their own professional development.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	IJME
dc.relation	http://www.ijme.net/archive/3/continuous-mentoring-of-medical-students.pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2042-6372
dc.rights	CC BY
dc.source	International Journal of Medical Education, Vol 3, Pp 236-244 (2012)
dc.subject	mentorship
dc.subject	undergraduate medical students
dc.subject	professional competence
dc.subject	professional development
dc.subject	self-assessment
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Continuous mentoring of medical students provides space for reflection and awareness of their own development
dc.type	article