Mentorship in endocrinology training: a cross-sectional study of the United States and Europe
David Toro-Tobon, Heather Billings, Anina F. Peersen, Elizabeth J. Atkinson, Antoan S. Sojat, Ljiljana V. Marina, Irina Bancos

TL;DR
This study explores how mentorship affects endocrinology trainees in the U.S. and Europe, finding that mentorship is common but varies by region and impacts trainee outcomes like productivity and well-being.
Contribution
The study provides the first cross-regional analysis of mentorship in endocrinology training and identifies specific mentor competencies linked to trainee success.
Findings
75.8% of endocrinology trainees reported having a mentor, with significant regional differences in mentor selection and interaction frequency.
In the U.S., inspirational guidance was strongly associated with academic productivity, while in Europe, strategic goal facilitation reduced burnout.
Tailoring mentorship frameworks to regional contexts may improve trainee outcomes like satisfaction and well-being.
Abstract
Mentorship is crucial for developing both scientific and professional competencies in medical training, yet its role in endocrinology training remains underexplored. We aimed to assess the prevalence of mentorship in endocrinology trainees, analyse demographic and training programme factors, and evaluate the impact of mentor characteristics on trainee outcomes. We conducted a cross-sectional study of endocrinology trainees in the United States and Europe (23 countries) between June 2023 to January 2024. Participants were recruited via professional societies, email lists, and social media. Those who had completed more than 7 years of training post-medical school or had missing data on duration of training were excluded. A structured online questionnaire was developed using validated mentorship competency tools and adapted for regional nuances to collect data on demographics, mentorship…
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TopicsMentoring and Academic Development · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Health and Medical Research Impacts
