Abstract
Objective:To explore the mentoring program on a subset of Pakistani medical students in a private medical college.Method:Total students targeted were 300 MBBS students of 1st Year (group B), 2nd Year (group C) and 3rd Year (group D), of these 256 students filled the self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire was based on Likert Scale. The statements in the questionnaire are designed in a positive manner so that if the students agree to them the level of satisfaction with the mentoring program was considered significantly good. Open-ended questionnaires were also given so as to have a clearer concept of the students’ perception. This study is a mixed method study catering to both quantitative and qualitative domains.Results :The overall results reported that the junior students of group B and group C showed higher satisfaction in being mentored as compared group D (p-value=0.001). All three groups were compared with each other to check the response of every statement by applying Tukey’s test. Analysis of the result showed that majority of the students considered mentoring program a beneficial tool for their academic and non-academic lives. The students of all three years have reported that the mentor is mostly available and helps to reconcile internal conflicts. They also confirmed that their mentor keeps records but most of the students have reported that communication via email is limited.Conclusion:Majority of students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College are able to carry on with their academic and non-academic routine due to the presence of mentoring. The medical students appreciated the presence of a mentor during thick and thin; they have also accepted that it is due to the presence of this guide that they are able to continue with their difficult studies in these difficult times.
Highlights
It was in the era of Greek mythology when the concept of mentor came into being
The overall results reported that the junior students of group B and group C showed higher satisfaction and well-being after being mentored as compared group D
They confirmed that their mentor keeps records but most of the students have reported that communication via email is limited (Fig.1)
Summary
It was in the era of Greek mythology when the concept of mentor came into being. Penelope, wife of Greek god Odysseus gave birth to a baby boy, Telemachus who grew up without any guidance and support from his father due to his non availability. According to Greek mythology it was Athena’s constant mentoring that transformed Telemachus from a lame, shy boy into a young successful man.[1,2]. A mentor is someone of higher rank, ideally older in age than the mentee for this relationship to be successful.[3,4] Mentoring of medical students started in USA from 1990 onwards[4] and is in progress till today. It is gaining a lot of attention in Pakistan as there is more awareness of this strategy
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