Development and Evaluation of a Mentor Handbook to Support Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education (APME) Students

In this exploratory pilot study with a small sample size, the mentor handbook was perceived as a clear and relevant support tool for an accelerated medical pathway. Findings reflect subjective perceptions rather than demonstrated behavioral or academic outcomes and should be interpreted accordingly. Future work, including longitudinal follow-up and multi-institutional evaluation, will be critical to strengthen the evidence base, assess sustained impact, and determine generalizability across programs. Ongoing, student-driven revisions and longitudinal evaluations will be essential to optimize relevance, mitigate bias, and assess broader impact across future cohorts.