Formalised mentorship within oncoplastic breast surgery training - Is it indicated? A systematic review

Abstract

Introduction: Oncoplastic breast surgery places unique psychosocial and multi-disciplinary demands upon its trainees. As such, a healthy balance of personal and professional spheres are necessary to cultivate resiliency, emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Whilst the UK is a global leader in oncoplastic breast surgery training, no current trainee self-development scheme exists beyond the clinical/ educational supervisor. With the introduction of the revised breast surgery curriculum in August 2021, we assess whether a formalised mentorship programme would benefit oncoplastic breast surgery training.