Personality and Perception: A Qualitative Investigation of Factors That Shape Mentorship Satisfaction Among Hand Surgery Fellows
Colby Newson, Steven Kozusko, Ava Chappell, Kacy J. Peek, A. Bobby Chhabra, Brent R. DeGeorge

TL;DR
This study explores how personal traits and program factors influence mentorship satisfaction among hand surgery fellows.
Contribution
The study provides insights into mentorship dynamics in hand surgery fellowships, emphasizing personal mentor qualities over demographics.
Findings
Fellows valued personal mentor attributes like altruism and honesty over shared demographics.
Quantitative trends suggested higher satisfaction with emotional stability and more mentors.
Qualitative themes highlighted ideal mentor qualities and challenges in relationship building.
Abstract
Mentorship is critical to the professional and personal development of surgical trainees, influencing clinical competence and career advancement. Although mentorship during residency has been widely studied, little is known about mentorship experiences during hand surgery fellowship, a brief and high stakes training period requiring rapid relationship formation. This study explored mentorship experiences and satisfaction among hand surgery fellows and to assess how personality traits, demographics, and program factors influence mentorship quality. A mixed-methods study was conducted across 10 US hand surgery fellowship programs with Institutional Review Board approval. Participants completed an online questionnaire assessing demographics, fellowship characteristics, mentorship satisfaction, and personality traits. Semistructured interviews were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed…
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TopicsMentoring and Academic Development · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Nursing education and management
