IRs-in-training
By Eric Cyphers, Brian Covello, MD, and Martin Geza Radvany, MD, FSIR
Mentorship methods The various forms of mentorship for IRs-in-training
I
n interventional radiology, mentorship for trainees is critical, as this next generation will soon be tasked with innovating and defining IR’s future.
Though important, finding good mentorship can often feel distant, daunting and amorphous for medical students and residents.
What is mentorship? Mentorship in medical education, based on the difference in experiences between individuals at various career stages, enhances competency and confidence while conveying key clinical and nonclinical aspects of training such as professionalism, research, networking, clinical judgment and other soft skills.1
These relationships
flatten the vertical hierarchy in medical education by offering an opportunity for more horizontal exchanges of ideas and perspectives.2
Riad Salem, MD,
MBA, FSIR, put it best in his 2022 SIR Dotter Lecture: “I personally define [mentorship] as a long-term relationship among people on a joint quest to investigate, to inquire, to be intellectually curious, to advance ideas and concepts, and to embrace lifelong learning.”3
For IRs-in-training, mentorship is especially important for navigating the transitions from medical student to resident to practicing physician, combating burnout, increasing IR retention, cultivating a culture of research and innovation and overcoming barriers to inclusivity faced by women and underrepresented minorities.2,4,5
The benefits of mentorship Mentors offer both professional and personal benefits. Mentorship can be beneficial for networking purposes, so residents can gain visibility for
For IRs-in-training, mentorship is especially important for navigating the transitions from medical student to resident to practicing physician, combating burnout, increasing IR retention, cultivating a culture of research and innovation and overcoming barriers to inclusivity faced by women and underrepresented minorities.
fellowship and job opportunities, and medical students can gain exposure to training programs and practice patterns. Mentors can help hone technical skills through supervision, bail mentees out of sticky situations when needed and be experienced figures to consult for difficult cases.
Research is crucial for medical students applying to this highly competitive specialty and is an important
consideration for residents pursuing a fellowship or a career in academic IR.5 Mentorship helps trainees overcome the barriers to research and can allow mentors to be more productive in their research as well.2,4,5
Mentors can
help trainees navigate the pathways to becoming residents, fellows and practicing IRs, offering guidance at each critical junction. Mentors may even be able to put in a good word
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