Authors
Dimitrios Kehagias, Tudor Popoiu, Evangelia Dimitrakopoulou, Laetitia Zoe Hampe, Mostafa Refaie Elkeleny, Mark Portelli
Published in
American journal of surgery. Volume 257. Pages 116949. Mar 27, 2026. Epub Mar 27, 2026.
Abstract
Despite multiple proposed frameworks for surgical mentorship, limited evidence synthesizes how participants experience mentee-mentor matching programs. This study systematically reviews and synthesizes satisfaction among individuals in surgical training or practice participating in such programs METHODS: Following PRISMA guidelines and PROSPERO registration, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched through October 2025. Studies were critically appraised, and certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADE. A single-arm meta-analysis was performed for mentee satisfaction, while secondary outcomes were synthesized qualitatively.
Seven studies including 144 mentees and 115 mentors were analyzed, with overall moderate risk of bias. Mentorship models varied (dyad, peer, group, virtual), most commonly pairing early-stage trainees with senior residents or faculty. Shared clinical or research interests were the most frequent matching criterion (83%). The pooled satisfaction proportion was 0.92 (95% CI: 0.80-1.00). Areas for improvement included selection processes, meeting structure, technical issues, and mentor continuity. Certainty of evidence was very low.
Mentee-mentor matching programs appear to be associated with high satisfaction, though evidence certainty is limited, underscoring the need for well-designed controlled studies.
PMID:
41936151
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