title: Importance of mentoring in Australian radiology training.
abstract: Mentoring is widely accepted as a fundamental component of a number of professions; however, mentoring is underutilized, and its practice is poorly instituted in most Australian radiology training programmes. This article highlights the benefits of mentoring within the radiology training context. Potential barriers to successful mentoring are elucidated, and future pathways for improved implementation and application of mentor programmes with radiology training programmes are presented.
authors.affiliation: Western Health Medical Imaging, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rhodes
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D003479:Curriculum; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods*; D008611:Mentors; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*
keywords: medical education; mentoring; radiology training; training