Six Practical Strategies to Mentor and Sponsor Women in Academic Medicine

This article focuses on the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for women in academic medicine, including trainees and faculty, and emphasizes the need for flexible and expanded definitions. Both the benefits and potential harms associated with sponsorship are described. There are 6 actionable strategies illustrated that may be added to a multidimensional mentoring model in order to better support women in medicine.

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This article discusses the significance of mentorship and sponsorship for women in academic medicine, emphasizing the importance of flexible and expanded definitions. It also highlights both the benefits and potential risks associated with sponsorship. Furthermore, the article provides six actionable strategies that can be incorporated into a comprehensive mentoring model to better support women in the field of medicine.