Our residents have multiple mentorship opportunities during residency. First-year categorical residents are assigned a senior resident mentor based off personal interests and professional goals early in their first year. This peer mentee helps with career development and transition into the UTMB family/Galveston island. Throughout the academic year, small events are to be held for mentors and mentees to interact.
Formal mentorship occurs early during training. Residents are assigned to either the program director or an associate program director who will serve as their program faculty mentor for the duration of residency. This mentor meets with the resident every 3-6 months for performance reviews and career mentoring. The semiannual review focused on wellness, clinical performance, scholarship and personal career goals. Additionally, all interns are paired with a career specific faculty mentor to help with career planning and preparation.