A Web-based Mentor-Mentee Interaction System

Abstract: Mentorship is vital for early career researchers in training positions, allowing them to navigate the challenges of work and life in college environments. However, the quality of mentorship received by trainees can vary by investigator and by institution. One challenge faced by those hoping to improve trainee mentorship is that the extent to which mentorship is offered to and experienced by trainees is not well characterized. To address this knowledge gap, we surveyed to examine the quality of mentorship received by trainees in college environments, identify positive and negative mentorship characteristics, and highlight best practices to improve trainee mentorship.