Mentors Field Supervisors Roles and Responsibilities Mentor FETP

Mentors & Field Supervisors

Roles and Responsibilities

Mentor (FETP) l An SME l Will guide & assist residents in field assignments l Helps with technical issues l Evaluates field products & provides feedback l Helps guide resident in implementation of recommendations made in field studies

Field Supervisor l l l Typically, has significant PH management experience Less technical experience than a mentor Helps resident work effectively at field site by: l l l Helping resident prioritize tasks Facilitating integration into unit Providing enabling working environment Establishing guidelines for work & professional behavior Introducing resident to PH professionals to broaden network of professional colleagues Help trainees avoid political or administrative difficulties

l Some Mentor and Field Supervisor roles and responsibilities overlap l l One person may be able to serve as both Mentor and Field Supervisor. However, in new programs there may be more Field Supervisors available than Mentors l Mentoring may be primarily provided by RA until sufficient mentors (i. e. , FETP graduates) have been developed

Questions 1. What are some ways to identify, motivate, and retain good mentors/field supervisors? 2. How do you build a cadre of qualified mentors (in places where few exist)?