INTERPRETIVE SUMMARIES, APRIL 2025

Perspective: Shaping future professionals—The role of mentoring in graduate education and career development. By Martins and Faciola, page 3014. Effective mentoring is crucial for graduate student success, shaping both academic and professional growth. This article differentiates between advisors, who focus on academic goals, and mentors, who support holistic development. It emphasizes the importance of training faculty to mentor effectively, using tools such as individual development plans and mentormentee compacts.