Table 1.

Categories derived from the data.

Category	Description
Selection	Factors that led (or may have led) the mentee to select the scheme or their chosen mentor
Mentee	Attributes of the mentee, including the duration of their involvement in the scheme, age etc.
Experience	The mentee’s evaluation of the experience of being mentored
Relationship	Relates to the relationship between the mentee and their mentor
Logistics	Factors such as the typical length of a session and who initiates contact
Support	Relates specifically to support that the Academy of Medical Sciences could provide for mentees