Introduction for Mentee Resources

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Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program /

Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring: Current Students

Mentoring Best Practices
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Introduction for Mentee Resources

Meetings

Communication Strategy

Creating Goals

Confidentiality

Professional Networks

Introduction

At the heart of the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program is a dynamic team of ophthalmologist mentors dedicated to supporting students on their paths to becoming competitive ophthalmology residency applicants. This is a multi-year relationship that requires time and attention meant to provide support through medical school to residency (and maybe beyond). These videos provide mentees with key elements of a successful relationship. They include:

Meetings: In this video, Dr. Kelly discusses why and how to make meetings a priority in mentor-mentee relationships.

Communications Strategy: In this video, Dr. Kelly discusses how to establish a communication strategy in a mentor-mentee relationship.

Creating Goals: In this video, Dr. Kelly discusses how to create goals and establish accountability in a mentor-mentee relationship.

Confidentiality: In this video, Dr. Kelly discusses why maintaining confidentiality is key to successful mentor-mentee relationships.

Professional Networks: In this video, Dr. Kelly discusses how mentors and mentees can co-create professional networks.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact mentoring@aao.org.

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