Mentoring as an opportunity to improve research and cancer care in Latin America (AAZPIRE project)

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Martín Osvaldo Angel¹  Renata Colombo Bonadio²  Guilherme Harada³  Federico Waisberg⁴  Diego Enrico⁴  Oscar Arrieta⁵  Luis Corrales⁶  Claudio Martin⁷  Gustavo Werutsky⁸  Carlos Barrios⁹  Luisa Ricaurte^1,10  Andres F. Cardona^1,11 

[1] Genitourinary Oncology Unit, Instituto Alexander Fleming Instituto Privado de Oncología;Oncology, Universidade de São Paulo Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo Octavio Frias de Oliveira;Oncology, Hospital Sirio-Libanes;Oncology, Instituto Alexander Fleming Instituto Privado de Oncología;Thoraxic Oncology Unit, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología;Medical Oncology, Center for Research and Management of Cancer;Thoraxic Oncology Unit, Instituto Alexander Fleming Instituto Privado de Oncología;Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group;Medical Oncology;Pathology Department, Mayo Clinic Rochester;Clinical and Translational Oncology Group, Institute of Oncology

关键词: mentoring;    research;    education;   

DOI  :  10.1136/esmoopen-2020-000988

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: BMJ Publishing Group

【 摘 要 】

Effective networking and mentoring are critical determinants of professional satisfaction and success in oncology. There are multiple benefits associated with established mentoring programs. However, these are scarce in Latin America (LATAM). The AAZPIRE project meeting was held to encourage the discussion of mentorship strategies in our region, to create new learning frameworks, and improve cancer care. A group of 30 young oncologists and investigators, together with seven members of LACOG and CLICaP experts of 8 LATAM countries, were reunited to share views and define opportunities, barriers, and possible solutions to implement mentorship programs in LATAM. For each of the mentioned topics, key points were obtained by consensus, and a literature review was conducted to support group conclusions. This article analyses mentoring in LATAM countries and its role on promoting leadership. It will address conceptual frameworks, limitations, and opportunities from the perspectives of both mentor and mentee. The creation of regional and international group stimulation programs and joint projects that impact health policies are attractive, starting points to implement mentorship scenarios.

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