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

2. 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.

3. 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

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

5. 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.

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

7. 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

8. Tips for Improved Mentoring3
Experience
Support
Confidence
Role Model

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

10. References
Experience Pays. Benefits to the mentors and mentees. Available at:   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: Accessed February 2, 2013
Mentoring interview.(Richard Lanzandorf, CMD, Personal communication, January 28, 2013)