title: Developing the teaching instinct 5: mentoring.
abstract: Mentoring is an activity that has many different interpretations. It is usually seen as a relationship that encourages the holistic development of a person. This means that the mentor role encompasses being an exemplary role model, a confidante who will support the mentee through any personal stresses and strains, a teacher, a developer of talent and an opener of doors.
authors.affiliation: NHS Education for Scotland, Postgraduate Medical Office, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland UK. e.a.b.hesketh@dundee.ac.uk
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Hesketh
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Laidlaw
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical; D005194:Family Practice; D006126:Group Processes; D006761:Hospitals; D008611:Mentors; D016730:Program Development; D012606:Scotland; D013222:State Medicine