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Peer Mentoring by Medical Students for Medical Students: A Scoping Review

Year: 2024

Type: review

Abstract: Medical school transitions pose challenges for students. Mentoring programs may aid students, but evidence supporting peer/near-peer mentoring in medical school is unclear. Our review explores peer mentoring’s benefits, elements for success and challenges. Searches in major databases yielded 1676 records, resulting in 20 eligible studies involving 4591 participants. Longitudinal (n = 15) and shorter, focused programs were examined. Mentors and mentees reported psychosocial, professional and academic benefits. Essential elements included matching, orientation and clear goals, with training crucial yet balanced to avoid mentor overload. Social congruence underpinned successful peer mentoring, particularly benefiting under-represented groups. Challenges include balancing mentor load and logistics.

Source: Medical Science Educator

DOI: 10.1007/s40670-024-02108-7

Authors: Christos Preovolos, Abby Grant, Morgan Rayner, Kylie Fitzgerald, Louisa Ng

Institutions: The University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Mentoring and Academic Development

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,090