Nurturing Medical Students through Continuous Mentee Tutoring

Abstract

In the field of medical education, the mentor–mentee relationship is an integral and indispensable aspect of supporting students’ personal and professional development and is crucial in helping them to attain intended learning outcomes. Continuous mentee tutoring (CMT) refers to an ongoing process, wherein medical students are provided with continuous academic guidance for an extended timeframe, thereby establishing a long-term relationship between a teacher (mentor) and a student (mentee). The success of this tutoring will essentially depend upon the creation of an open communication platform, wherein mentees can freely express their concerns and ask for clarifications whenever they are stuck. In conclusion, CMT is of paramount importance in a medical college as it can play an instrumental role in ensuring academic growth and personal development and providing a positive learning experience to the students. This calls for the need that all medical colleges should look forward to adopting CMT within their settings to benefit the students by setting a strong foundation for a successful career.