Overview of Mentorship Programme for Health Care Professionals
Shyamala Ravikoti1 and Sekkulandai Kuppuswamy Mohanasundari2*
1Department of Microbiology, AIIMS Bibinagar, Hyderabad Telangana India 2Assistant professor, Colllege of Nursing, AIIMS Bibinagar, Hyderabad, India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:
Mentorship programmes are structured relationships between experienced mentors and less experienced mentees that promote professional, academic, and clinical growth. In healthcare, these programmes enhance clinical competence, leadership skills, ethical practice, and research engagement while improving job satisfaction and workforce retention. Evidence from diverse settings demonstrates that formal mentorship leads to better patient care, adherence to clinical protocols, and organizational performance. Key activities include goal setting, case discussions, skill demonstrations, reflective practice, and career counseling. This narrative highlights the effectiveness of mentorship in strengthening healthcare systems, supporting professional development, and translating evidence-based knowledge into safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Keywords: Mentorship programmes, reflective practice and career counseling
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Shyamala Ravikoti and Sekkulandai Kuppuswamy Mohanasundari. 2025. Overview of Mentorship Programme for Health Care Professionals.
Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 14(12): 285-290. doi:
https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2025.1412.026
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