Mentoring practices in radiologic science education.

BACKGROUND: Mentoring in health science education programs has gained popularity over the past 20 years and is associated with increased self-confidence and self-esteem and decreased stress and anxiety. OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent of mentoring practices within the radiologic sciences. METHODS...

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Publicado en:Radiologic Technology Vol. 81; no. 3; pp. 216 - 223
Autor principal: Kowtko C
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Society of Radiologic Technologists Jan/Feb2010
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Mentoring in health science education programs has gained popularity over the past 20 years and is associated with increased self-confidence and self-esteem and decreased stress and anxiety. OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent of mentoring practices within the radiologic sciences. METHODS: An online survey was administered to 125 radiography programs in the southeastern United States accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. RESULTS: Of the 36 respondents, only 22% had formal mentoring programs. The majority believed their mentoring program had a positive effect on student retention and was somewhat successful. CONCLUSION: Future research involving a larger population of radiologic science programs would be beneficial.