On mentorship
September 9, 2019 CMAJ
In this article, Dr. Jillian Horton shares her experiences with mentorship and the impact it can have on a mentee’s career. She discusses the effectiveness of mentorship, how to initiate a mentorship, the barriers for women in securing mentorships and her top mentoring tips.
Topics
Mentorship in health care Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset Relationships
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