ASSESSING THE ROLE OF MENTORS IN MITIGATING BURNOUT AND ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
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Role of Mentors, Mitigating Burnout, Professional Development, Medical Education
Abstract
Background: Mentorship plays a pivotal role in medical education, offering guidance and support to students as they navigate rigorous academic and clinical environments. This relationship is crucial for mitigating burnout and fostering professional identity among medical students, yet specific mentor behaviors' impact remains understudied. This study aimed to investigate the influence of mentor behaviors on burnout levels and professional self-identity formation among medical students at Kabir Medical College.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 medical students across pre-clinical and clinical years. Mentor behaviors were assessed using the Mentor Behavior Scale (MBS), and burnout levels were measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS). The Professional Self-Identity Questionnaire (PSIQ) was employed for students in clinical years to evaluate self-identity development.
Results: ‘High scores in mentor relationship structure, engagement, and competency’ support were associated with reduced burnout and enhanced professional self-identity among students. Notably, lower levels of autonomy support correlated with higher burnout rates, highlighting areas for improvement in mentorship strategies.
Conclusion: Effective mentorship programs that emphasize strong relationships, active engagement, and robust competency support are essential for fostering resilience and professional growth in medical students. Tailored mentorship initiatives should aim to enhance these aspects to prepare students adequately for the challenges of medical practice and ensure a competent healthcare workforce for the future.
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Dr. Khurram Naushad
Lecturer, Department of Medical Education, Khyber Girls Medical College, Peshawar Pakistan
Dr. Saiqa Saleem
Assistant Professor, IHPER, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar Pakistan
Dr. Marina Khan
Director Medical Education, Gandhara University, Peshawar Pakistan
Dr. Afreenish Malik
Lecturer, IHPER, Khyber Medical University Peshawar Pakistan
Dr. Fatima Aman
Lecturer, Department of Medical Education, Women Medical College, Abbottabad Pakistan
Dr. Uzma Siddique
Lecturer, Department of Health Professions Education and Research (DHPER)
Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar Pakistan