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Table 2.

Important Duties of a Mentor

Educational	Professional
Teach by example, be a role model for life balance, professionalism^{7,12,14,15,27,28}	Help mentee set and achieve career goals¹¹
Teach necessary professional skills such as research methods, ethical conduct, and time management^7,10,14	Provide resources and opportunities for research, networking, and collaboration^{7,10,15,18,19}
Transfer technical skills²⁸	Help mentee overcome difficulties^15,22
Give feedback, thoroughly and frequently^15,18,19,22	Career counseling and planning^{3-8,10,15,18,18,22}
Stimulate mentees, set high expectations, and help them meet their potential^3,5,7,14,27	Introduce mentee to environment, customs, and leading figures in the field^6,12,18