1. McGill Pediatric Residency Mentorship Program
Annie Sbrocchi
David Zielinski

2. How do you define a Mentor?
Relational
Guide, advisor
More experienced
Helps mentee achieve personal and professional goals
Facilitates reflection and collaboration

3. Mentor versus Role Model
“A role model is at point B but a mentor helps you get from point A to point B”

4. Mentorship: What’s in it for me?
Mentee
Mentor
Realistic perspectives on future career
Help with training decisions
Support in setting priorities
Work/life balance decisions
Individual recognition, encouragement, support
Confidence to challenge oneself in order to achieve new goals and explore alternatives
Networking
Increased productivity
Guided self-reflection
Satisfaction in helping a learner reach their academic and professional goals
Rejuvenation of creative energy
Enhanced career satisfaction
Enhanced professional recognition

5. Tips for Mentorship Plan to meet at least 2-3 each year
Define expectations for mentoring at the start
There is no “one size fits all” approach
Like any relationship, this one takes time and commitment from both parties to evolve successfully
Mentoring does not require a time consuming personal relationship. A close friendship is not necessary for a mentoring relationship to be successful

6. Tips for Mentorship: Residents
Be enthusiastic, ambitious, and curious when discussing your interests and goals with your mentor
Be receptive to feedback and suggestions
This relationship with your mentor should not preclude you from seeking guidance from your program directors, other faculty or from other McGill resources

7. Tips for Mentorship :Faculty
The mentor need not be "all knowing" in all areas, but should function as a facilitator
If the time commitment seems too great, you are likely trying to do too much. Do not let trying to be a perfect mentor get in the way of being a good one
Residents need realistic role models, and mentors should attempt to model an appropriate balance between personal and professional lives.

8. Mentorship Program - Goals
To ensure pediatric residents have faculty mentors by mid R1 year

9. Questions?