Six Practical Strategies to Mentor and Sponsor Women in Academic Medicine.

Silver, Julie K · J Med Internet Res · 2023

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Abstract

This article focuses on the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for women in academic medicine, including trainees and faculty, and emphasizes the need for flexible and expanded definitions. Both the benefits and potential harms associated with sponsorship are described. There are 6 actionable strategies illustrated that may be added to a multidimensional mentoring model in order to better support women in medicine.

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