Do you have a mentor? - a podcast by BMJ Group

What do med students have in common with Luke Skywalker and Harry Potter?

Luke Skywalker had Obi Wan to guide him through Jedi training. Harry Potter had Prof Dumbledore who gave him advice in surviving at Hogwarts and beyond.Whether officially or unofficially, we have all had mentors who guided us through the non-straightforward journey known as medical school. They could come in the form of medic parents or a mentor whom you were matched to through a formal scheme - or anyone who helped you during your medical school journey.

In this episode, we address the questions:Why would you want a mentor
What are the different types of mentorHow to find a mentor
How to make the most of a mentoring relationshipOur expert guest:
Dr Georgia Winnett is a consultant renal physician at Basildon Hospital, senior lecturer at Anglia Ruskin School of Medicine and an associate postgraduate dean for Health Education East of England.While you are here, do check us out on social media:
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