Table 6 Mentoring Competency Assessment average ratings by mentors and cohorts 6-month post-institute
Competency | Fellows* (6 months) M (SD), N = 40 | Mentors (6 months) M (SD), N = 11 | Significance level (p = .050) |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintaining effective communication | |||
Active listening | 6.64 (0.53) | 5.64 (0.92) | p = .000 |
Providing constructive feedback | 6.46 (0.79) | 5.73 (1.00) | p = .014 |
Developing a trusting relationship | 6.40 (1.00) | 5.73 (0.78) | p = .046 |
Accommodating communication styles | 6.34 (0.80) | 5.27 (0.90) | p = .001 |
Pursuing strategies to improve communication | 6.00 (1.17) | 5.09 (0.53) | p = .017 |
Coordinating with other mentors | 5.95 (1.31) | 3.88 (1.35) | p = .001 |
Aligning expectations | |||
Considering mentor-mentee differences | 6.37 (0.96) | 5.36 (1.02) | p = .006 |
Setting research goals | 6.05 (0.98) | 5.64 (1.20) | p = .246 |
Setting clear relationship expectations | 6.03 (1.16) | 5.18 (1.16) | p = .039 |
Developing strategies to meet goals | 5.97 (1.16) | 5.18 (1.07) | p = .051 |
Aligning expectations | 5.94 (1.19) | 5.27 (1.00) | p = .098 |
Assessing understanding | |||
Enhancing mentee skills | 5.94 (0.99) | 5.09 (0.83) | p = .014 |
Assessing mentee knowledge | 5.82 (1.08) | 5.36 (0.80) | p = .204 |
Estimating mentee ability | 5.79 (1.03) | 5.09 (1.04) | p = .058 |
Fostering independence | |||
Acknowledging mentee’s professional contributions | 6.23 (1.00) | 5.89 (1.26) | p = .387 |
Negotiating path to independence | 6.07 (1.25) | 4.80 (1.03) | p = .007 |
Building confidence | 6.06 (1.17) | 5.09 (1.13) | p = .020 |
Motivating mentees | 5.97 (1.21) | 5.09 (1.22) | p = .040 |
Stimulating creativity | 5.86 (1.19) | 4.73 (0.78) | p = .005 |
Addressing diversity | |||
Accounting for different backgrounds of mentors and mentees | 6.68 (0.653) | 5.20 (0.91) | p = .000 |
Accounting for biases and prejudices | 6.00 (1.17) | 5.00 (1.09) | p = .026 |
Promoting professional development | |||
Understanding impact as role model | 6.10 (0.93) | 4.73 (1.10) | p = .000 |
Helping mentees acquire resources | 5.90 (1.04) | 4.91 (1.04) | p = .010 |
Helping establish a work/life balance | 5.84 (1.25) | 4.70 (0.94) | p = .018 |
Setting career goals | 5.81 (1.27) | 4.91 (1.22) | p = .050 |
Helping network effectively | 5.70 (1.26) | 4.73 (1.48) | p = .044 |