Fostering Culturally Aware Mentoring in Radiology (2024)-T3-RCP13-2024

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The session highlights the importance of culturally aware mentoring in radiology and explores asset-based approaches and vulnerability in professional environments. Dr. Efrem Flores and Dr. Ashley Prosser, along with speakers Dr. Daniela Martyn, Dr. Ana Narayan, and Dr. Priyanka Reddy, address the need for effective mentoring, emphasizing diversity, and understanding individual backgrounds in mentoring relationships.<br /><br />Culturally aware mentorship is discussed as a means to bridge diversity gaps in academia, particularly in radiology. Dr. Martyn underscores the significance of understanding a mentee's social identity and provides resources for developing mentoring skills. She encourages mentors to embrace the diverse identities of mentees and validates the challenges they face, promoting an environment where mentees can thrive.<br /><br />Dr. Narayan presents asset-based educational strategies that focus on leveraging the strengths and experiences of students rather than their perceived weaknesses. This approach advocates creating supportive and inclusive environments to dispel stereotypes and improve outcomes.<br /><br />Dr. Reddy discusses relational vulnerability in mentoring, urging professionals to adopt open communication, trust-building, and emotional resilience by sharing personal experiences. This vulnerability leads to improved mentorship relationships, fostering professional and personal growth.<br /><br />Overall, the session promotes diversity, inclusivity, and personal growth within the radiology field, encouraging mentors to build supportive, understanding, and inclusive environments.

Keywords

culturally aware mentoring

radiology

diversity

asset-based approaches

mentoring relationships

inclusive environments

relational vulnerability

professional growth