How to Find a Mentor in Medicine: Podcast Radiologists⏐ep.21

In this episode of Radiologists, we uncover the secrets to finding the perfect mentor in medicine, including radiology.

Learn how mentorship can boost your career at any stage, why mid-career mentors are game-changers for radiologists, and get tips on becoming an outstanding mentor. Plus, find out the best time to start sharing your expertise with others - and so much more!

Our guest is Dr. Supriya Kulkarni, our breast radiologist, president of the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging, and Division Lead, Division of Breast Imaging at the University of Toronto.

The content provided in this episode is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

➤ Video chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:27 Supriya on how her mentor shaped her career choice early on
03:32 Mentorship is about leaving legacy
05:52 Mentorship for medical students
09:43 Mentorship for residents
13:56 Mentorship for fellows
15:53 Mentorship for mid-career radiologists
19:43 Advocacy in medicine
24:08 On different types of mentorship
27:27 Supriya about sharing stage with her mentees
29:07 How a mentor learns from their mentees
30:25 Balancing clinical hours and helping others
31:56 When to start mentoring others
32:20 How to find a good mentor
33:08 Final thoughts

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