Table 2: Program Directors’ Previous Mentoring Experiences and Views on Potential Benefits of Mentoring
Survey Question |
No. (%) |
A. ‘What Role did Mentorship play in your own career development?’ Not a very important role Somewhat important role Very important role |
9 (18) 17 (33) 25 (48) |
B. ‘Were you part of a Mentorship Program during your residency?’ Yes No |
4 (08) 47 (92) |
C. ‘Would you like to see more of your: … residents pursue academic positions?’ Yes No …female residents pursue academic careers’ Yes No … residents pursue positions of leadership?’ Yes No |
31 (60) 21 (40)
28 (56) 22 (44)
44 (86) 7 (14) |
D. ‘Do you think that a Mentorship Program has the potential to increase the number of residents pursuing careers in the above areas?’ Yes No |
44 (85) 8 (15) |