Long‐term evidence that a pediatric oncology mentorship program for young investigators is feasible and beneficial in the cooperative group setting: A report from the Children's Oncology Group

Abstract

The COG YI mentorship program has been well received by the majority of the participants and has helped to identify and train many current leaders in COG.

Mentors’ perspectives on the successes and challenges of mentoring in the COG Young Investigator mentorship program: A report from the Children's Oncology Group

“…This indicates that mentoring through a cooperative group is feasible and, in many cases, leads to long‐term success. These data are consistent with the previously published COG Long‐term Assessment from the past COG YI mentees’ perspective, which showed a median success rating of 72 . Other groups such as the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology and the American Society of Hematology have also demonstrated the success and significant challenges of mentorship within larger societies in hematology‐oncology .…”

“…In 2004, the COG YI program was launched to promote the career development of junior investigators. The structure of the COG and COG YI committee has previously been described . The YI committee is made up of liaisons from 22 of the disease/domain/discipline committees within COG (Table ) .…”

“…The structure of the COG and COG YI committee has previously been described . The YI committee is made up of liaisons from 22 of the disease/domain/discipline committees within COG (Table ) . Eligible candidates for participation in the COG YI mentorship program are junior faculty members (typically within 10 years of completing their terminal degree) who are members of COG in any discipline, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and other doctoral‐level researchers.…”

“…Eligible candidates for participation in the COG YI mentorship program are junior faculty members (typically within 10 years of completing their terminal degree) who are members of COG in any discipline, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and other doctoral‐level researchers. Applicants complete an application that describes their interests and goals . When goals are unclear, a call with a member of the YI mentorship subcommittee occurs to clarify the same.…”

“…In 2004, the Children's Oncology Group (COG) Young Investigators (YI) committee created the COG YI mentorship program with the aim to increase junior‐investigator involvement in COG committees and to promote their career development. The early success of the enrolled mentees, as well as long‐term assessment of the COG YI mentorship program, has previously been published . The current report represents a long‐term evaluation of the program from the mentors’ perspective.…”