Table 1.
Intended Goals of Mentoring Programs for Medical Students
| Categories of mentioned goals | Number of mentions | % |
|---|---|---|
| Building and expanding networks | 13 | 59 |
| Enhancement of academic performance | 11 | 50 |
| Counseling students in difficulties | 10 | 45 |
| Exchange of medical knowledge | 6 | 27 |
| Counseling in research activities (thesis) | 6 | 27 |
| Career counseling | 4 | 18 |
| Promoting key competencies | 4 | 18 |
| Strengthening corporate identity | 4 | 18 |
| Enhancing quality of education | 4 | 18 |
| Enhancing students' satisfaction | 3 | 14 |
| Integration of international students | 2 | 9 |
| Recruiting future faculty members | 2 | 9 |
| Leadership development | 1 | 5 |
| Advancement of women | 1 | 5 |
| Promoting highly gifted students | 1 | 5 |
| Means how to achieve these goals | Number of mentions | % |
| Building a professional network | 5 | 23 |
| Providing a continuous contact person | 4 | 18 |
| Personal support | 3 | 14 |
| Offering an opportunity for feedback and self-reflection | 1 | 5 |
| Intended character of relationships | Number of mentions | % |
| Personal | 5 | 23 |
| Early in the career of mentees | 4 | 18 |
| On a regular basis | 2 | 9 |
| Long-lasting | 1 | 5 |