Finally, a mentor who does the job well understands when the relationship isn’t working. If this is the case, “be up-front and honest, and if possible, point that person to another mentor,” Dr. Howell says. “If you can introduce them and get them started, that’s best. You can also share a mentee with someone else; you can each handle different areas. I have many different mentors in different areas. It’s more productive that way.” TH
Jane Jerrard also writes “Public Policy” for The Hospitalist.
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