In a systematic review looking at mentoring in academic medicine, less than 20% of faculty members reported that they had a mentor. In this episode, we reveal the difficulties associated with finding a mentor, including why mentoring can be like asking someone to care for a newborn baby. We also discuss five ways to help you find a research mentor.
1. Go to trusted sources to get your basic "academic nutrition."
2. Find safe spaces to make mistakes.
3. Acquire the basic habits of a clinician researcher.
4. Have a plan for where you want to go.
5. Tell the mentor how they can help you get there.
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