Table 3.

Common barriers to productivity with potential solutions that can be explored in a peer mentorship group

Barrier	Examples of solutions
Writing a manuscript	Brainstorm methods to create time to write Develop an outline Plan submission deadline for manuscripts
Navigating the Institutional Review Board (IRB): research ethics committee	Brainstorm research design Collect examples of language used in other IRB submissions
Developing a research plan	Map out a series of investigations along one faculty member’s interests Build a collaborative series of investigations between two members of the SHARE session
Managing Mentors/Mentees	Share strategies of how other SHARE members discuss new concepts with their mentor Learn different mentorship styles from other SHARE members’ mentors Discuss opportunities to help mentor students Identify strategies to optimize mentorship for mentees of various skill levels and abilities