The AOA's Academic Leadership Committee Education
Workgroup developed this five-module computer-based learning course
on mentorship in orthopaedic programs for self-study or group
presentations. Designed for use in:
- Residency programs
- Fellowship programs
- Faculty development
- Other professional disciplines
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Module 1: Definitions of Mentorship &
Mentor-Mentee Relationships
Ann E. Van Heest, MD, University of
Minnesota
Covers: mentorship definitions, the differences between role
modeling and informal/formal mentoring, and issues in mentoring
relationships for medical students, residents and
faculty.
Module 2: Barriers to Effective Mentoring:
What You Must Overcome
Vincent D. Pellegrini, MD, University of
Maryland
Explores: barriers to effective mentoring through examples of
failed mentoring relationships, identifying causes and the
high-risk stages of mentoring. Also includes suggestions for
modifying/improving mentoring styles and understanding of
mentorship roles.
Module 3: Skills and
Techniques
Sanford E. Emery, MD, West Virginia University
Describes: specific mentorship skills for mentees and
mentors, including core techniques common to both groups and
personality traits important to mentorship styles.
Module 4: Development and
Implementation
Stephen A. Albanese, MD, Upstate Orthopaedics, LLP
Presents: effective mentoring relationship concepts and
techniques, including: personal vision statements, defining goals
for the relationship, identifying activities to achieve defined
goals, establishing a timetable of activities, and evaluating
results of the relationship.
Module 5: Roadmap for Faculty
Development
Kevin P. Black, MD, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical
Center
Discusses: the opportunities and roles within each career
phase, distinguishes various factors that influence the orthopaedic
career, common pathways in academic advancement and prioritization
of goals.
Formatted in PowerPoint with an audio
track.
