Academic Advancement of Women in Medicine: Do Socialized Gender Differences Have a Role in Mentoring?

A qualitative study exploring mentorship in anesthesiology: perspectives from both sides of the relationship

“…Multiple studies seem to reveal that females face challenges in finding mentors and opportunities for promotion related to mentorship. 1,9,[18][19][20] Our results show inconsistencies regarding the effect of these factors on the development of a mentorship relationship and the need for pairings related to these factors. This result is in keeping with previously published papers.…”

Mentoring and role models in recruitment and retention: A study of junior medical faculty perceptions

“…The literature has identified informal mentoring models such as: peer mentoring in which people of similar rank who share interests work together toward common goals (Bussey-Jones et al 2006;Seritan et al 2007;Files et al 2008;Mayer et al 2008;Moss et al 2008;Santucci et al 2008); multiplementoring in which the mentee is encouraged to develop a mentoring community consisting of a few mentors who seek to address and support the various aspects and the needs of the mentee (Chesler & Chesler 2002); and a two-tiered program involving 1 year perceptoring and multi-year mentoring (Benson et al 2002).…”

Women and Leadership: A Developmental Paradox?

“…Female faculty across disciplines who engaged in mentoring as both mentors and mentees reported a feeling of connection within this relationship (Gibson, 2004). Models for mentorship are traditionally masculine in nature and do not embrace a more interpersonal approach and function for this relationship (Mayer et al, 2008). The most effective mentoring may follow more feminist-oriented principles.…”

“…Emerging leaders are encouraged to find and choose mentors who can facilitate mentoring opportunities for development and growth (Black & Magnuson, 2005). Mentors are encouraged to consider traditional mentoring relationships, multiple mentors, and peers as mentors (Mayer et al, 2008). The mentoring process may then more naturally evolve to provide guidance to female leaders and to continue to shape professional perceptions of leadership.…”