Article
Surgery
Lindsay E. Janes, Aaron M. Kearney, Peter J. Taub, Arun K. Gosain
Summary: This study surveyed established leaders in plastic surgery and their mentor relationships, showing the importance of mentors in their successful development in academic plastic surgery and advocating for helping the next generation of leaders. Mature mentors emphasized the importance of helping mentees find passion, leading by example, discussing complex cases, and utilizing research time.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Rotonya M. Carr, Meghan B. Lane-Fall, Eugenia South, Donita Brady, Florence Momplaisir, Carmen E. Guerra, Diana Montoya-Williams, George Dalembert, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, Roy Hamilton
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted research operations at academic medical centers, especially affecting underrepresented minority researchers. Concrete strategies are needed to reverse these losses.
SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Economics
Michela Carlana, Eliana La Ferrara, Paolo Pinotti
Summary: This study examines the educational choices of children of immigrants in Italy and finds that immigrants are more likely to enroll in vocational high schools, especially male students. A randomized intervention providing tutoring and career counseling has positive effects on the educational choices and grade retention of male immigrant students, but no significant effects on female immigrant students or native students. Changes in teachers' recommendations and academic motivation explain a significant portion of the effects.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Raelle Tagge, Daniel T. Lackland, Philip B. Gorelick, Irene Litvan, Salvador Cruz-Flores, Jose G. Merino, Bruce Ovbiagele
Summary: TRANSCENDS is a program funded by the NINDS and AAN to support underrepresented individuals in advancing their careers in research and academic appointments. The program has shown successful outcomes in terms of academic productivity and career advancement, with participants benefiting from professional skills development and mentorship. Opportunities for improvement include additional support for career transitions and more structured reporting requirements for mentees.
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Pediatrics
Colin J. Orr, Skyler McLaurin-Jiang, Shaundreal D. Jamison
Summary: The article discusses the importance of mentorship for career development among Black academic physicians.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rocio Deanna, Bethann Garramon Merkle, Kwok Pan Chun, Deborah Navarro-Rosenblatt, Ivan Baxter, Nora Oleas, Alejandro Bortolus, Patricia Geesink, Luisa Diele-Viegas, Valeria Aschero, Maria Jose de Leone, Sonia Oliferuk, Rui Zuo, Andrea Cosacov, Mariana Grossi, Sandra Knapp, Alicia Lopez-Mendez, Elina Welchen, Pamela Ribone, Gabriela Auge
Summary: Mentor relationships are crucial for the retention, success, and well-being of women and underrepresented minority scientists in academia. A diverse network of mentors can support the achievement of long-term career goals, advancement, and retention of both mentors and mentees, thereby enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Amy E. Randel, Benjamin M. Galvin, Cristina B. Gibson, Sharifa I. Batts
Summary: This study examines the role and challenges of cross-race sponsorship in the career advancement of African American protégés from an identity perspective, providing opportunities for improvement in mentoring to enhance career advancement for African American protégés and making theoretical contributions to research on identity, diversity, and career advancement.
GROUP & ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Blanca Figuerola, Nicolas Valiente, Andres Barbosa, Madeleine J. Brasier, Roger Colominas-Ciuro, Peter Convey, Daniela Liggett, Miguel Angel Fernandez-Martinez, Sergi Gonzalez, Huw J. Griffiths, Shridhar D. Jawak, Faradina Merican, Daly Noll, Janire Prudencio, Fernanda Quaglio, Luis R. Pertierra
Summary: Polar research is adversely affected by global crises, with early to mid-career and later career scientists facing different barriers that require efforts at institutional and individual/group levels to address them.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Carlos Zamora, Thierry A. G. M. Huisman, Mai -Lan Ho
Summary: This article discusses the challenges in academic careers and provides practical tips for increasing job satisfaction and reducing attrition rate.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rachel Schwartz, Mia F. Williams, Mitchell D. Feldman
Summary: This scoping review explores the relationship between sponsorship and career advancement in academic medicine for women and UIM faculty. The study finds that sponsorship is valuable for career advancement, but there are significant gender differences. The existing data are inconclusive regarding the best ways to measure and assess sponsorship, as well as when sponsorship is most important in career stages. Addressing these knowledge gaps is crucial for promoting equity in career advancement in academic medicine.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Kevin A. Hao, Shengyi Fu, Saleem Islam, Shawn D. Larson, Moiz M. Mustafa, Robin T. Petroze, Janice A. Taylor
Summary: The interactions with attending and resident physicians during clinical rotations have a significant influence on medical students' career choices, especially for those pursuing surgical careers. Residents have a greater influence compared to attendings, particularly for students pursuing general surgery. Finding a role model and perceiving a personality fit are considered the most important factors in their specialty decision.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Julie K. Silver, Nara Gavini
Summary: Mentorship plays a vital role in professional development, but is hampered by a shortage of experienced mentors and limited time for mentorship, particularly impacting midcareer women mentors. The Push-Pull Mentoring Model offers a solution by emphasizing shared responsibility and active engagement between mentors and mentees, providing a flexible and collaborative approach to support both individuals' career goals. This model promises an alternative to traditional mentoring and can help institutions overcome limited mentorship resources.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Ugonma N. Chukwueke, Elizabeth Vera, Alvina Acquaye, Shawn L. Hervey-Jumper, Yazmin Odia, Laura J. Klesse, Erin Dunbar, Akanksha Sharma, Ekokobe Fonkem, Alissa A. Thomas, Tamra E. Werbowetski-Ogilvie, Sandra Camelo-Piragua, Na Tosha N. Gatson, Macarena de la Fuente, Terri S. Armstrong, Alyx B. Porter, Sadhana Jackson
Summary: The survey revealed a high prevalence of racial/ethnic biases and poor mentorship rates among underrepresented groups in neuro-oncology, emphasizing the need for increased diversity and inclusion efforts in the field to address these issues and improve representation.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Julie K. Silver
Summary: This article discusses the significance of mentorship and sponsorship for women in academic medicine, emphasizing the importance of flexible and expanded definitions. It also highlights both the benefits and potential risks associated with sponsorship. Furthermore, the article provides six actionable strategies that can be incorporated into a comprehensive mentoring model to better support women in the field of medicine.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Ottokar Stundner, Meredith C. B. Adams, Jakub Fronczek, Vikas Kaura, Li Li, Megan L. Allen, Emily A. Vail
Summary: As anaesthesiologists face increasing clinical demands and limited funding for academic work, the sustainability of academic anaesthesiologists is at risk. However, they play a crucial role in various aspects beyond clinical duties, such as education, research, and administration, to improve patient care. Strong mentorship and support, as well as global collaboration and diversity, are essential for the success and resilient future of academic anaesthesiologists.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)