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标题：Differential mentorship for medical students: development, implementation and initial evaluation
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作者：Jennifer Kurré ; Monika Bullinger ; Corinna Petersen-Ewert 等
期刊名称：International Journal of Medical Education
电子版ISSN：2042-6372
出版年度：2012
卷号：3
页码：216-224
DOI：10.5116/ijme.508b.9bd6
出版社：IJME
摘要：Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop a uniquely tailored mentoring program for medical students and evaluate the success of implementation. Methods: A cross-sectional survey among medical students at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany, in 2007 (response rate 74%, n=1235) was administered to explore student needs for an individual counseling service (mentoring program). These data were supplemented with additional qualitative data (telephone interviews (n=52) and expert panels). The success of implementation was evaluated according to publicity and participation within the target group. Results: In total, 66% (n=798) of the students claimed an interest in a mentoring program. With regard to possible challenges related to the launching of a new program, awareness was frequently mentioned. Experts suggested the establishment of a differential mentoring program consisting of three parts that is tailored to students´ individual performance. Thus, a mentoring program providing individual and voluntary mentoring for all medical students was designed. The program attracted 40% (n=104) of medical students when it was launched in 2009. Participation increased continuously in 2010 (cohort 2009: 49%, n=150) and 2011 (cohort 2010: 51%, n=126). Conclusions: The initial needs analysis followed by a serious decision-making process within the faculty was identified as an important predictor for the successful establishment of an innovative mentoring program at a large faculty. Differential mentorship may assist medical schools in ensuring both equal opportunities and the promotion of diverse talent.