Introduction and Evaluation of Mentorship Program for 1st Year MBBS Students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v7i3.153Keywords:
Mentee, Mentor, First year MBSS, Mentorship, Evaluation.Abstract
Introduction
First year MBBS is a transition phase in medical student's life. He is prone to lots of stresses in the form of exhaustive curriculum, ragging by seniors, loneliness and a host to so many other factors. Academic and psychological support is known to contribute to the student's success and it also helps them to cope up with the difficulties faced in new environment such a support can be given through mentoring.
Aims and Objectives
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To introduce mentorship program for 1st year MBBS students in the Department of Physiology
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To evaluate the perception of mentees and mentors using a well defined questionnaire.
Methodology
The present study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, GSL Medical College Rajahmundry.150 students were randomly assigned to 10 mentors (faculty) and were mentored. At the end of the first year. a well structured and validated questionnaire was prepared to assess the perception of mentorship among mentees. Data was collected and statistically analyzed.
Results
The data was collected in two categories first one s perception of mentees towards the mentorship program and the second one is perception of mentor towards the program. The feedback was taken using Likert scale and were statistically analyzed, the outcome was positive.
Conclusion
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Mentorship improves communication between students and faculty
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Mentorship helps students to improve academically
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Mentorship helps to reduce anxiety and stress among 1st year MBBS students
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