Table 3.
Topics reported by respondents as a received or as a desired mentoring need*
| Topic | Received by mentee N (%) | Desired by mentee N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Manuscript preparation/publishing | 236 (61) | 352 (90) |
| Research Design | 337 (87) | 350 (90) |
| Research management | 346 (89) | 340 (87) |
| Presentation/posters | 268 (69) | 296 (76) |
| Computer skills/statistical skills | 130 (33) | 282 (72) |
| Translational research skills | 34 (9) | 211 (54) |
| Grant writing | 71 (18) | 195 (50) |
| Networking nationally and internationally | 64 (16) | 189 (49) |
| Obtaining funding | 56 (14) | 173 (44) |
| Clinical care | 144 (37) | 162 (42) |
| Networking on campus | 71 (18) | 135 (35) |
| Long-term career planning | 61 (16) | 134 (34) |
| Teaching | 20 (5) | 124 (32) |
| Time management | 62 (16) | 97 (25) |
| Developing an educator’s portfolio | 38 (10) | 96 (25) |
| Understanding promotion and tenure | 14 (4) | 71 (18) |
| Balancing personal/professional demands | 87 (22) | 66 (17) |
| Communicating effectively with colleagues | 63 (16) | 61 (16) |
| Preparation of Curriculum Vitae | 6 (2) | 55 (14) |
| Review promotion/merit packet | 12 (3) | 47 (12) |
*Denominator of N=389 was used for calculation of % in both columns.