Table 2.
Mentee Ratings of Statements about the Pediatric Mentoring Program (PMP) 2007–2014*
| % who “agree” or “strongly agree” (no.) | Mean score (median) | |
|---|---|---|
| Statement rated | ||
| The PMP mentors were accessible to me. | 95 (183/193) | 4.41 (5) |
| I would recommend the PMP to my colleagues. | 85 (165/193) | 4.25 (4) |
| Overall, I am satisfied with the PMP. | 84 (163/193) | 4.21 (4) |
| The PMP was a valuable educational experience. | 82 (159/193) | 4.15 (4) |
| My colleagues seek out my opinion as a physician and/or scientist. | 83 (166/199) | 4.04 (4) |
| I feel comfortable speaking with my peers about my career. | 77 (153/199) | 3.90 (4) |
| I am comfortable speaking about my career with senior faculty in my division/dept. | 70 (139/199) | 3.78 (4) |
| I feel like a welcomed member of the scientific/clinical community at Stanford. | 69 (137/199) | 3.81 (4) |
| I feel my opinion is respected by the senior faculty in my division/department. | 69 (137/199) | 3.80 (4) |
| Based on my participation in the PMP (self-efficacy): | ||
| I have a better understanding of the criteria for advancement. | 81 (156/193) | 3.99 (4) |
| I have experienced progress towards my research goals. | 70 (136/193) | 3.78 (4) |
| I am better prepared to advance my career. | 69 (134/193) | 3.82 (4) |
| I have implemented in my job the knowledge and skills I have gained. | 66 (127/193) | 3.79 (4) |
| I feel more comfortable in my clinical/teaching role. | 48 (92/193) | 3.49 (4) |
| My relationship with my primary academic mentor(s) has improved. | 41 (79/193) | 3.34 (3) |
| I have developed collaborative relationships with other PMP participants. | 28 (54/193) | 3.02 (3) |
| My work/life balance has improved. | 22 (43/193) | 2.94 (3) |
*
Data from seven years of responses combined: n = 32 (2007–08); n = 30 (2008–09); n = 29 (2009–10); n = 40 (2010–11); n = 27 (2011–12); n = 25 (2012–13); n = 28 (2013–14); overall response rate was 84% (211/254). Participants (52% instructor, 48% assistant professor) were asked to rate each statement on the following scale: Strongly Disagree (1), Disagree (2), Neutral (3), Agree (4), Strongly Agree (5); the mean and median scores were calculated from this scale.