Hi, congratulations to everyone who matched this year. Unfortunately I couldn't match this year. It was my second Match cycle and I got 5 Interviews. I know this is not the end and I don't want it to be. I would really appreciate some advice regarding what I should do next.
Tip 98: Mentorship in Medicine
Many people seek mentorship but do not clearly understand what to expect or how to behave in a mentor-mentee relationship.
The first thing to remember is that this is a two-way street and must be a symbiotic relationship in order to be sustainable. If the mentor is providing time and guidance, the mentee must also bring value to the relationship.
The mentor gains purpose, legacy, personal growth, and fulfillment from helping someone succeed.
The mentee brings value through effort, respect, curiosity, accountability, integrity, and unique skills.
Over time, a true mentorship can evolve into mutual respect, professional partnership, and even friendship, creating lasting human connection, not just career growth. If you cannot see this happening, the relationship may be weak and not sustainable to begin with, and not worth investing time in.
In one line:
Real mentorship is shared growth that builds both skill and bond.
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On this very day, three years ago — 10th November 2022 — @gcuniversitylhr honoured ten of its most distinguished alumni with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Among them stood the remarkable Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra — a towering scholar, educationist, and rights advocate whose wisdom, courage, and grace inspired generations.
Today, with heavy hearts, we mourn her passing. She was not only an intellectual beacon but also a dear friend and compassionate mentor to so many of us. Her voice — firm in principle, gentle in spirit — will echo in the corridors of academia and in the conscience of our nation.
We will miss her deeply, yet we take solace in knowing that her legacy of enlightenment and humanity will live on.
May her soul rest in eternal peace. Ameen.