Table 4.

Essential components of mentoring programs.

Mentor selection process for new investigators that acknowledges the need for multiple mentors and multidisciplinary teams that can change over time. 29

Formal support mechanisms for research mentors that takes into account the economic, personal and time costs of mentoring. 30

Training programs to improve the quality of mentoring which includes both mentee and mentor seminars. 31

Ongoing assessment of the alignment of mentee and mentor expectations to foster successful mentoring. 32

Formative feedback mechanisms to assist research mentors and program leaders. 33