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Open Access 01-12-2019 | Burnout Syndrome | Critical Review

Mentorship in academic radiology: why it matters

Authors: Miriam A. Bredella, David Fessell, James H. Thrall

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Mentorship plays a critical role in the success of academic radiologists. Faculty members with mentors have better career opportunities, publish more papers, receive more research grants, and have greater overall career satisfaction. However, with the increasing focus on clinical productivity, pressure on turn-around times, and the difficult funding climate, effective mentoring in academic radiology can be challenging. The high prevalence of “burnout” among radiologists makes mentorship even more important. This article reviews benefits and challenges of mentorship in academic radiology, discusses how to institute a faculty mentoring program, examines different types of mentoring, and reviews challenges related to diversity and inclusion.
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Metadata
Title
Mentorship in academic radiology: why it matters
Authors
Miriam A. Bredella
David Fessell
James H. Thrall
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Insights into Imaging / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-019-0799-2

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