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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2023 Aug 3.
Published in final edited form as: UI J. 2020 May 14;11(1):https://www.understandinginterventionsjournal.org/article/12479-interventions-to-optimize-mentoring-relationships-for-diverse-biomedical-researchers.

Table 2.

Mentoring Competencies and Areas of Research Trainee Development

Entering Mentoring:
Mentoring Competencies		 Entering Research:
Areas of Trainee Development

  • Align Expectations

  • Address Equity and Inclusion

  • Articulate a Mentoring Philosophy and Plan

  • Assess Understanding

  • Cultivate Ethical Behavior

  • *Enhancing Work-Life Balance

  • Foster Independence

  • Maintain Effective Communication

  • Promote Mentee Professional Development

  • Promote Mentee Research Self-Efficacy*

  • Research Comprehension and Communication

  • Practical Research Skills

  • Research Ethics

  • Researcher Identity

  • Research Confidence and Independence

  • Equity and Inclusion Awareness and Skills

  • Professional and Career Development Skills
*

Not part of original curriculum, but added later