TABLE 3.

Examples of mentees’ experience and descriptions of good quality mentorship and mentors’ thoughts on helpful mentoring strategies

Examples of participants’ experience with the program	Theme
(A) Mentees
Ability to choose mentors of one’s choice	Trust
Connection with expert in my area of interest	Sharing wisdom-guidance
Opportunity to become involved in a project outside my institution	Coaching
Understanding my mentor’s career path as it relates to her life as a working mother	Role model-inclusion
Complete transparency and honest unbiased discussion	Trust-respect
(B) Mentors
Commitment of the mentee	Dedication
Helping junior faculty become established	Networking
(Mentee) is a self-starter enthusiastic	Proactive
Knowing expectations	Clarity
Planning for monthly phone calls and scheduling the next call at the end of each phone call	Setting future agendas