Table 2.

Student feedback of current GMED mentorship program 18 months after implementation of mentor program updates.

STUDENT FEEDBACK ON BENEFITS OF CURRENT GMED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM DURING CAPSTONE PROJECT COMPLETION
Strengthened and improved research skills	“I now have a better understanding of the process it takes to conduct a research project and the patience and perseverance it takes to keep a project going.” “I had never previously been exposed to concepts like social determinants of health or generating a longitudinal relationship with community partners. While in hindsight they seem intuitive, without GMED I would never have considered incorporating them into future research projects and my practice.”
Expansion of diverse faculty mentorship	“I was extremely fortunate to have different mentors that were dedicated to helping me.” “I was happy to see multiple different fields represented by our faculty and their individual research projects. It is truly rare to have a program so willing to listen to their students and adjust the structure of curriculum to reflect the concerns that students have (specifically diversity and colonialism). GMED fostered an open environment where we could all share and learn from one another.”
Encouraged development of faculty relationships	“The greatest and most valuable thing I’ve gained through the GMED program is without a doubt the relationships I’ve formed with classmates and faculty members.” “The emphasis on mentorship and importance of regular check-ins instilled greater confidence in my work and encouraged me to work even harder to accomplish something truly worthy of publication. It also pushed me to develop strong relationships with my team.”