Mentoring in cardiology: A New Teaching Tool in a Rapidly Transforming World

Abstract

This is an article aimed at showing the mentoring role in a fast-changing society, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The intense flow of information feelings and new knowledge makes it necessary for medical education to be updated to keep up with social and professional dynamics, according to health requirements and new knowledge demands.The mentoring program is a development process in which the mentor promotes the mentee professional and personal growth, by the exchange of visions and experiences. It allows an increase in the repertoire of solutions, particularly important in such an unstable context imposed by the pandemic. The mentor and mentee are challenged to move from a traditional to a virtual environment, characterized by physical distancing, development of digital medicine and distance learning. Article MotivationThis article was motivated by the experience with the project implemented by the Cardiology Society of Rio de Janeiro (SOCERJ). The project, launched at the 2018 SOCERJ Congress, aims to promote experienced medical professionals and teachers as mentors of medical students and young doctors. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic was another important motivating factor for this study, since at this crucial moment for healthcare in Brazil and worldwide, the development of leadership and the use of digital technologies make a difference in this scenario of uncertainties.