title: Mentoring.
abstract: Many clinical teachers and supervisors may be required to act as a mentor for a colleague, either informally or as part of a formal scheme. The skills required of an effective mentor are similar to those of a coach, involving career advice, goal setting and support, and can be learned and applied in a range of work-based situations.
authors.affiliation: GP Postgraduate Education at the London Deanery.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Viney
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McKimm
mesh_terms: D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*