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Drs. Rombeau, Goldberg, and Loveland-Jones have written this book on surgical mentoring to fill an obvious need. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, readable, and evidence-based … Surgery is a small world with many satisfying rewards behind each of the many doors. Good mentorship provides the right keys for the right doors for the young surgeon. Both the mentor and mentee should read this book to better understand the who, what, when, where, and how of surgical mentorship in the modern era. What you learn will likely make a difference in your career.

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From the reviews: This slim paperback book joins a small but growing body of literature designed to help surgeons be better teachers and role models. It is devoted exclusively to mentorship and the mentor - mentee relationship and is designed to be helpful not only to mentors, but also to young surgeons in need of mentoring. ! The book is written for any surgeon (senior or trainee) in a mentor - mentee relationship. ! This is an extremely useful book. (Carol Scott-Conner, Doody's Review Service, November, 2010)

From the reviews: This slim paperback book joins a small but growing body of literature designed to help surgeons be better teachers and role models. It is devoted exclusively to mentorship and the mentor - mentee relationship and is designed to be helpful not only to mentors, but also to young surgeons in need of mentoring. ! The book is written for any surgeon (senior or trainee) in a mentor - mentee relationship. ! This is an extremely useful book. (Carol Scott-Conner, Doody's Review Service, November, 2010) Written for surgeons in training and practice, this pocket guide outlines the pedagogical clinical and personal benefits of having and being a mentor. Rombeau et al., surgeons at Temple U. Hospital, note the importance of a mentor in the education and growth of a surgeon as they explain daily mentoring practices and evidence-based support; why, when, and how surgical mentoring should be implemented; mentoring qualities and uses with specific groups like women and international medical graduates; and how to develop and choose a one. (SciTech Book News, December, 2010)

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John L. Rombeau, MD Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine Emeritus Professor of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania A practicing colorectal surgeon, Dr. Rombeau has been mentoring surgical trainees for 35 years. He is a four-time recipient of the Resident-Faculty Teaching Award from the Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania and recipient of the W. Emory Burnett Award for Teaching Excellence given by the surgical residents at Temple University. Dr. Rombeau is in Who’s Who Among American Teachers and Educators and Who’s Who in Medicine Higher Education. Amy J. Goldberg, MD Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine Chief, Division of Trauma/Surgical Critical Care and Surgery Residency Program Director, Temple University Dr. Goldberg has devoted her entire academic career to teaching surgical trainees. She has been the Residency Program Director at Temple University since 2003. Dr. Goldberg is a five-time awardee of the Golden Apple Award for Teaching and three-time recipient of the W. Emory Burnett Award for Teaching Excellence given by the surgical residents at Temple University. Additionally, she has received the prestigious Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching at Temple University. Catherine E. Loveland-Jones, MD Resident in Surgery, Temple University Hospital Research Surgical Fellow, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia Dr. Loveland-Jones’ interests include advances in surgical simulations and information technology. She hopes to pursue a career in surgical oncology and continue her strong interests in surgical education.

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