The UP Mentorship is a key element of the Underserved Pathway student experience. The mentorship provides students opportunities to learn from an experienced role model who can field questions, discuss residency and career plans, and support students in their education, focusing on their commitment to the underserved. Students and mentors talk (in person, phone, email) at least once per quarter for the duration of his or her time in the Pathway. Always feel free to contact us if we can answer questions or provide support.

Print Resources

Mentor Memos

Underserved Pathway Mentor Memo, Fall 2009

2009 UP Annual Report

Articles

How to Be a Great Mentor. 1999. Kaplan, Newsweek, and the National Mentoring Partnership. (202) 338-3844.

Dunnington, G.L. 1996 “The art of mentoring” The American Journal of Surgery 171:604-607

Huang, C. A. and Lynch, J. 1995 Mentoring: The Tao of Giving and Receiving Wisdom Jucovy L, Building Relationships; A Guide for New Mentors. The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory and Public/Private Ventures. 2001.

Paice, E., Heard, S., Moss, F., 2002 “How important are role models in making good doctors?” British Medical Journal 325:707-710

Selwa, L.M. 2003 “Lessons in mentoring” Experimental Neurology 184:S42-S47

Wright, S., Wong, A., Newill, C 1997 “The impact of role models on medical students” Journal of General Internal Medicine 12:53-56

Websites

National Mentoring Center

National Mentoring Partnerships

Public Private Ventures

University of Washington Center for Instructional Development and Research