Abstract
Research in neurological disorders is expanding at a phenomenal pace, and the need
for neurologists is increasing as the population ages. This results in a critical
requirement for medical students entering the neurology pipeline. Mentoring, whether
formal or informal, ensures that students are inspired and supported to enter the
field of neurology. Students should also receive structured mentoring throughout their
longitudinal curriculum. Informal mentoring programs enable expanded opportunities
for collaborations in education, research, and outreach. Faculty, residents, fellow
medical students, and other health professionals all participate in medical student
mentoring. Each relationship offers unique aspects to individual growth and development.
Specific programmatic guidance and mentoring qualities are presented in this paper.
Keywords
mentoring - medical students - medical school
