# Mentoring * **Definition:** A professional relationship in which an experienced individual provides guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced person, facilitating their personal and professional development, skill enhancement, and knowledge acquisition. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Mentoring ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Mentoring**, for healthcare technology leaders * 6.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/22/2025 | [**75 hospital and health system chief pharmacy officers to know - 2025**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/75-hospital-and-health-system-chief-pharmacy-officers-to-know-2025/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/19/2025 | [**HIMSS Changemaker recommends investing time to mentor - Healthcare Finance News**](https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/video/changemaker-recommends-investing-time-mentor) | [[Healthcare Finance]] | | 4/4/2025 | [**What's retaining Gen Z healthcare workers?**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/whats-retaining-gen-z-healthcare-workers/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**MENTOR Announces 2025 National Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll Class**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mentor-announces-2025-national-corporate-190000164.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/31/2025 | [**Mentoring for a successful maternity leave and return to work**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-successful-maternity.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Great leaders in healthcare - 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/great-leaders-in-healthcare-2025.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Santosh Bhupathi Honored as Most Innovative Database Engineer of the Year 2025 at ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/santosh-bhupathi-honored-most-innovative-072500778.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**The Future of Healthcare: Pros and Cons of Virtual Nursing**](https://www.healthtechmagazines.com/the-future-of-healthcare-pros-and-cons-of-virtual-nursing/) | [[Health Tech Magazines]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Mentor Nonprofit Welcomes Over 1,300 Mentoring Advocates to Washington, D.C. for a Week of Mentoring Best Practices**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/mentor-nonprofit-welcomes-over-1-300-mentoring-advocates-to-washington-d-c-for-a-week-of-mentoring-best-practices-1034375704) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**Mentor Nonprofit Leads Mentoring Advocates in Washington, D.C. for Annual Capitol Hill Day of Mentoring Advocacy**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/mentor-nonprofit-leads-mentoring-advocates-in-washington-d-c-for-annual-capitol-hill-day-of-mentoring-advocacy-1034364519) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**Mentor Nonprofit Leads Mentoring Advocates in Washington, D.C. for Annual Capitol Hill ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mentor-nonprofit-leads-mentoring-advocates-222700821.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**A group mentoring blueprint for nurses**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/a-group-mentoring-blueprint-for-nurses.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Women in Science Speak: Fresh Perspectives, Powerful Stories presented by Woman to Woman Mentoring**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/women-in-science-speak-fresh-perspectives-powerful-stories-presented-by-woman-to-woman-mentoring-302356266.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**Intermountain boosts nurse retention with group mentoring - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/intermountain-boosts-nurse-retention-with-group-mentoring.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**Mentor Celebrates 23rd Annual National Mentoring Month in January 2025**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mentor-celebrates-23rd-annual-national-190000259.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Where systems fail female physicians in career training: 8 notes - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/where-systems-fail-female-physicians-in-career-training-8-notes.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**St. Thomas University Partners with Venture Mentoring Team to Empower Student Entrepreneurs**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/st-thomas-university-partners-with-venture-mentoring-team-to-empower-student-entrepreneurs-302320466.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**Mentoring in the Modern World**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/connected-leadership/202411/mentoring-in-the-modern-world) | [[Psychology Today]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Professional Business Mentoring Directly Driving Revenue, Profit Growth and Wellbeing - New Research**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126598488/en/Professional-Business-Mentoring-Directly-Driving-Revenue-Profit-Growth-and-Wellbeing-%E2%80%93-New-Research/) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Mass Mentoring Partnership to Host Annual Fundraising Event on November 21**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mass-mentoring-partnership-host-annual-150000055.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 9/25/2024 | [**How AI is shaping the future of medicine - Fast Company**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91196757/how-ai-is-shaping-the-future-of-medicine) | [[Fast Company]] | | 8/14/2024 | [**The Universal Power Of Mentoring**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/danpontefract/2024/08/14/the-universal-power-of-mentoring/) | [[Forbes]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**10 Reasons Why Mentoring Programs Fail (And How To Fix Yours)**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2024/08/13/10-reasons-why-mentoring-programs-fail-and-how-to-fix-yours/) | [[Forbes]] | | 7/7/2024 | [**The 4 Types Of Mentors And The Best Kind Of Mentoring Relationships**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebeccazucker/2024/07/08/types-of-mentors-and-ideal-mentoring-relationships/) | [[Forbes]] | | 6/14/2017 | [**Project ECHO: An Effective Means of Increasing Palliative Care Capacity**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/project-echo-an-effective-means-of-increasing-palliative-care-capacity) | [[AJMC]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **MENTOR**: A nonprofit organization that advocates for youth mentoring and provides resources to enhance mentoring practices. - **Dr. Ruth Gotian**: Expert in mentoring, highlights the importance of finding the right mentor and advocates for a team-based approach to mentorship. - **Georgina Waite**: Chief Executive of the Association of Business Mentors, emphasizes the importance of mentoring for growth and resilience in businesses. - **Jacob Fraire**: President of ECMC Foundation, emphasizes the importance of mentorship for student success. - **Joe Diamond**: CEO of AllCampus, focusing on expanding nursing programs and mentorship. - **Atlanta Business Chronicle**: Hosts events like Bizwomen Mentoring Monday to facilitate mentoring relationships among businesswomen. - **Big Brothers Big Sisters of America**: The largest youth mentoring organization in the U.S., dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships. - **Dr. Alice Hunter**: Mentor highlighted for her influence on the author's career. - **Omer Glass**: Co-Founder and CEO of Growthspace, focused on improving mentoring programs through data-driven insights. - **Debbie Whitaker**: Founder of Not Just Numbers, credits her professional mentor for significant growth in her digital accounting business. - **Catherine Calarco**: Board director at Optomed, shares her journey in AI and healthcare. - **Saint Joseph Hospital**: Implemented a nurse group mentoring program achieving a 97% retention rate for new nurses. - **Tina Chakrabarty**: Global VP at Sanofi, advocates for diversity and mentors aspiring female professionals. - **Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs)**: Leaders responsible for creating supportive work environments for nurses, emphasizing mentorship and career advancement. - **Linda Apsley**: CEO of Apsley Consulting Group, focusing on technology strategy and leadership development. - **Deb Kilpatrick**: Recipient of the Ferolyn Powell Award for her commitment to mentoring future leaders in the medical technology field. - **Monica Vajani**: Executive Director of mHUB, overseeing the MedTech accelerator. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Mass Mentoring Partnership**: Hosts events to celebrate mentoring and support youth through structured mentoring programs. - **Clear Channel Outdoor and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America**: Launched a campaign to promote mentorship during National Mentoring Month. - **ProImpact**: Launched a college mentoring program to assist high schools in supporting college-bound students, particularly first-generation applicants. - **Mentor Collective**: Providing technology-enabled solutions for the MAPSS Initiative to improve student outcomes. - **St. Thomas University and Venture Mentoring Team**: Strategic partnership to enhance entrepreneurial education and provide mentoring support to student innovators. - **AIM-AHEAD Program**: Developed by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, it provides mentorship and resources for individuals from diverse backgrounds in AI/ML. - **Medscape Education and CMMP**: A partnership aimed at increasing diversity in dermatology by supporting underrepresented minority students through mentorship and educational resources. - **ACTIVE Program**: A partnership between BioVentures LLC and The Venture Center, aimed at improving health outcomes in Arkansas through mentorship and resources for healthcare tech companies. - **Hood College and Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc.**: Collaborated to host the Women in Science Speak event, celebrating women's achievements in STEM. - **MAPSS Initiative**: Launched by APLU with a $1.3 million grant from ECMC Foundation to enhance peer mentorship at universities. - **Blavatnik Fellowship**: Collaboration between Harvard Business School and biotechnology industry mentors to foster life science entrepreneurship. - **Sentara Health**: Launched a residency program for new nurses to provide specialized training and mentoring. - **Plug and Play**: Graduated 14 startups from its New Jersey Fintech Accelerator program, fostering innovation through mentorship and funding. - **Iron Bow Technologies and NVTC**: Recognized Cory Jackson for his contributions to cybersecurity and mentoring future professionals. - **Project ECHO**: Connects frontline providers with specialists through teleECHO clinics to enhance palliative care access. - **mHUB Accelerator**: Collaboration with industry partners like Baxter International and GE HealthCare to support early-stage MedTech companies. - **Northwestern Medicine and Techstars**: Collaborate on a startup accelerator to support healthcare innovations. - **KC Tech Council and Kauffman Foundation**: Partner to develop workforce strategies for technology job vacancies. - **Virginia Mason Franciscan Health**: Launched a Care Network to provide expanded access to medical expertise and foster partnerships with independent hospitals while maintaining their independence. - **Kaken Pharmaceutical and Johnson & Johnson**: Entered into a license agreement for the development of a STAT6 inhibitor, showcasing collaboration in the pharmaceutical sector. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Growthspace**: Utilizes data-driven insights to enhance mentoring programs, addressing common pitfalls such as unclear objectives and ineffective mentor-mentee matching. - **National Mentoring Month**: Celebrated annually to promote the impact of mentors and encourage community involvement in mentoring. - **AI in Medical Education**: AI is personalizing learning experiences and optimizing management in medical institutions, allowing educators to focus more on mentoring. - **Group Mentoring Model at Intermountain Health**: Transitioned from one-on-one to group mentoring to improve nurse retention rates post-COVID-19. - **Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA)**: Nonprofit organization facilitating mentorship among high-level women to promote personal and professional happiness. - **Mass Mentoring Partnership**: Hosted an Annual Cheers! To Mentoring fundraising event to celebrate the impact of mentoring in the community. - **Maternity Mentoring**: Research shows that maternity mentoring significantly improves new mothers' return-to-work experiences. - **Corporate Mentoring Programs**: Companies like Bank of America and Fidelity Investments recognized for their commitment to employee mentoring. - **ECHO Model**: A telementoring initiative that enhances diabetes care among rural healthcare providers, improving patient outcomes. - **R-HEALE Program**: Aimed at training medical students for rural healthcare, including mentoring sessions and scholarships. - **Blanchard's Purpose-Driven Coaching Program**: Award-winning initiative developed to enhance leadership foundations and improve employee experiences through coaching. - **TalentRise Initiatives**: Focus on leadership coaching and development to enhance executive skills in healthcare. - **XSeed Award**: Provides funding and mentoring opportunities for minority- and women-led life science startups. - **Google for Startups Accelerator**: Provides mentorship and resources to Indian Android app startups to enhance their product experience and growth. - **HK Unicorn Squad and AWS GetIT**: Programs aimed at empowering young girls and underrepresented groups in tech through education and mentorship. - **Trustworthy Technology & Innovation Book Series**: Aims to equip healthcare leaders with tools for effective change through mentorship and collaboration, focusing on AI and cybersecurity governance. - **Mentorship Programs**: Addressing staffing crises in healthcare by attracting young professionals and improving retention rates among clinicians. - **AIM-AHEAD Training Program**: Focuses on training individuals in AI/ML data analysis to address health disparities. - **AI Accelerator by Northern Data Group**: Supports startups with mentoring and resources to drive AI innovation in healthcare. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Mentoring Relationship Depth**: Formal mentoring may lack the depth and trust found in voluntary connections. - **Mentoring Program Pitfalls**: Common issues include unclear objectives, ineffective matching, and lack of structured engagement, leading to program failures. - **Mentoring Program Structure**: Absence of a structured program can lead to inconsistent participation and lack of direction. - **Time Constraints**: Common barrier to successful mentoring relationships, requiring prioritization and structured meetings. - **Gap in Mentorship**: A significant gap exists between the recognition of the importance of mentoring and the actual pursuit of mentorship opportunities. - **Ineffective Mentoring Programs**: Many organizations implement basic mentoring programs that fail to provide adequate support and guidance for mentors. - **Implementation Challenges**: Physician employment agreements for mentoring residents face challenges in implementation and impact on morale. - **Mentorship Gap**: There is a significant gap in the availability of mentors in healthcare, impacting career development for many professionals. - **Burnout Among Clinicians**: Effective mentoring is essential to address burnout and improve retention rates among healthcare professionals. - **Access to Mentoring**: Limited access to formal career mentoring for female physicians, with only 23% reporting availability. - **Gender Disparities in Mentoring**: Only 18% of female physicians feel their employers prioritize their career growth, indicating a need for improved mentoring opportunities. - **Physician Shortage**: Projected significant deficits in the physician workforce, highlighting the need for mentoring to retain and engage new talent. - **Support for Newly Qualified GPs**: Newly qualified GPs face challenges due to a lack of support and mentoring in their early careers. - **Understaffing in Healthcare**: Prolonged understaffing in clinical laboratories affects patient care, highlighting the need for effective mentorship and training. - **Staffing Crisis**: The healthcare industry faces a staffing crisis, highlighting the need for structured mentorship programs. - **CFO Role Ambiguities**: Research highlights conflicting expectations faced by CFOs in digital transformation and mentoring, impacting their effectiveness. - **Employee Experience**: Organizations struggle to meet employee needs effectively, emphasizing the importance of personalized and inclusive work environments. - **Cultural Barriers**: Issues such as sexism and intimidation continue to deter women from pursuing STEM careers. - **Groupthink in Tech**: Lack of diversity in tech teams can lead to poor decision-making and alienation of users, affecting competitiveness. ## Related Topics [[Coaching]]