Leveling the Playing Field: The National Dermatology Mentorship Match Algorithm
The need for new ways to establish mentorship connections and encourage disadvantaged groups in dermatology led to the creation of the National Mentorship Match Algorithm or NMMA, a unique program started by dermatology resident Dr. Surya Veerabagu while she was in medical school. NMMA uses a proprietary algorithm to match medical students with dermatologists and dermatology residents based on sha …
The need for new ways to establish mentorship connections and encourage disadvantaged groups in dermatology led to the creation of the National Mentorship Match Algorithm or NMMA, a unique program started by dermatology resident Dr. Surya Veerabagu while she was in medical school. NMMA uses a proprietary algorithm to match medical students with dermatologists and dermatology residents based on sha … Continue reading "Leveling the Playing Field: The National Dermatology Mentorship Match Algorithm"
Serving as a mentor is a valuable role in encouraging and guiding the next generation of dermatologists. However, the great demand for mentorship can leave mentors feeling overwhelmed. So is mentorship even worth a practicing dermatologist’s time? What’s an expert mentor’s advice on how medical students can get the most out of a mentoring relationship?
For a mentor’s perspective on the … 