Eyob Mathias DOS 721 Education in Medical Dosimetry January 29, 2013 Effective mentoring Eyob Mathias DOS 721 Education in Medical Dosimetry January 29, 2013

Contents Definition of effective mentoring. Importance of effective mentoring. Mentor-Mentee relationship. Benefits of Having A Mentor. Setbacks in Effective Mentoring Effective Mentoring in Dosimetry.

What is effective mentoring? Mentor – “A person of greater wisdom”.1 Definition - A wise responsible and experienced person who advices, guides, teaches, inspires, and facilitates the learning process for a less experienced individual.1

Importance of mentoring2 Increase knowledge, Teaches cultural awareness, Enhance leadership capability, “Mentoring is a catalyst for an individual and organizational transformation”2

Mentor-Mentee relationship3 Mutual benefit? What are the benefits for the mentor? - Challenging discussions with people who have fresh perspective, - Enhance their knowledge, - Opportunity to test new ideas, - Improved ability to share experience.

Benefits of Having A Mentor Individual recognition, Encouragement, Realistic perspective of “do’s and don’ts”, Increases confidence,

Setbacks Time Negative feedback without explanation Age Over-supervising Task overload “Weaknesses are aspects you feel you need to improve upon or skills you lack, aspects which you feel detract from your ability to be a good mentor.”3

Tips for Improved Mentoring3 Experience Support Confidence Role Model

Effective Mentoring in Dosimetry4 Step by step teaching. Active participation in treatment planning process. Academic instruction + Practice in the clinical setting = Effective mentoring 4

References Experience Pays. Benefits to the mentors and mentees. Available at:  http://www.experiencepays.qld.gov.au/pdf/eii/epas/retain/mentoring.pdf. Accessed February 2, 2013. Turner M. Coaching Today. Mentoring. Available at: Mentoring-anOverviewMikeMunroTurner. Accessed February 2, 2013 McGraw Hill Education. The Effective Mentor. Available at: http://www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/openup/chapters/9780335237210.pdf. Accessed February 2, 2013 Mentoring interview.(Richard Lanzandorf, CMD, Personal communication, January 28, 2013)