Residents ’ Perceptions of Usage of the Current Alumni and Attending Network for a Formal Mentorship Program in an Academic Affiliated Community Hospital Radiology Residency

Mentor-mentee relationships within radiology residencies can add significant value to a resident ’s overall experience. Studies demonstrate that mentorship programs can increase satisfaction for residents and faculty alike by reducing stress, easing career related decisions, increasing involvement with research, improving teaching and communication skills, and finally increasing leadership ro les. In a survey of radiology program directors, 85% of program directors find such a program beneficial but only 57% have a formal program in place.
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research