Introduction to Mentorship
Original Editor - Ewa Jaraczewska based on the course by Angela Patterson
Top Contributors - Ewa Jaraczewska, Kim Jackson and Jess Bell
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Definitions[1][edit | edit source]
Mentorship[edit | edit source]
Mentorship is the process of forming a relationship between one or more experienced persons (mentors) in an area of evidence-based practice within a clinical and/or academic setting guiding one or more persons (mentees) in developing and reassessing skills and knowledge for their personal and professional development.
Mentor[edit | edit source]
A person with advanced experience and knowledge in an area of clinical practice or education that advises and guides another person to develop their skills and knowledge for personal and professional growth.
Mentee[edit | edit source]
A person that is receptive to developing new skills and knowledge in their education and/or clinical practice through collaborating with a mentor.
Types of Mentorships[edit | edit source]
Teacher: teacher provides new knowledge to the learner. The learner absorbs the knowledge and then applies it to their profession as applicable.[2]
Coach:coach builds skills of a client. Coaching is task and performance focused.
Mentorship can be completed in multiple formats.[3] In situations in which the mentor and mentee are in proximity to each other, in-person mentoring may be the most beneficial. A mentee often is seeking guidance and knowledge in areas in which there is not a local mentor with the expertise required to form a mentorship relationship. Therefore, virtual mentorship can provide access to national and/or international mentors. Whether mentorship is in-person or virtual, mentoring can happen one on one, in groups, or as a team.
| Type of Mentorship | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Virtual or E-Mentoring | Access nationally and internationally through internet and messaging platforms |
| Traditional Mentoring | One-on-one mentoring |
| Team Mentoring | Two or more mentors working with two or more mentees with a mentor to mentee relationship no greater than one to five |
| Peer Mentoring | Expert mentors to expert mentees |
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Burgess A, van Diggele C, Mellis C. Mentorship in the health professions: a review. Clin Teach. 2018 Jun;15(3):197-202.
- ↑ Patterson A. Mentorship. Plus Course 2023
- ↑ Mullen CA, Klimaitis CC. Defining mentoring: a literature review of issues, types, and applications. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2021 Jan;1483(1):19-35.
