Bret Conrad 1-23-2013 In an interview with Jennie Steber1, CMD, on January 23, 2013, she discussed the topic

of effective mentoring. She answered questions on the topic as follows:

What is your definition of Effective Mentoring? Effective mentoring is providing all the tools necessary to perform tasks, review these skills, and give plenty of opportunities to apply those skills.

What are the characteristics of an effective mentor? Characteristics include being willing to teach and share skills, being able to express when something has been done well and when things are done wrong, and using that as an opportunity to learn from.

What are your characteristics of a good mentee? Characteristics include willingness and eagerness to learn, self motivation, and being able to apply skills acquired to problem solve.

Who have been your mentors? There have been many including therapists, physicists, fellow dosimetrists, and MDs, both attending and residents.

What do you expect from your mentee? I expect the mentee to be a go-getter and ask a lot of questions but attempt to work through things on their own also. Also to take notes to refer back to, there is a lot of information coming in very fast, it is a good habit to write things down to have a reference. 1. Steber J. Personal Communication. January 23, 2013.

Bret Conrad

1-23-2013 In an interview with Divya Dave1, January 23, 2013, she discussed the topics of effective mentoring. She answered a series of questions as follows:

What is your definition of Effective Mentoring? Effective mentoring is someone that is listening and understanding of a mentee, as well as setting an example for their mentee.

What are your characteristics of an Effective Mentor? The characteristics are being able to help their mentee, organized, able to communicate effectively, and a good attitude.

What are your characteristics of a good mentee? Characteristics are understanding to best learning style, well organized, can communicate effectively, and a good attitude.

What have been your mentors? My mentors were my clinical preceptor Jennifer Price as well as Dr. Anil Sethi. They have taught me how to be an effective mentor, as well as skills that will help me in the future for my profession.

What do you expect from your mentee? They should be organized, ask questions and be prepared for the topic at hand, and have a good attitude to want to learn.

1. Dave D. Personal Interview. January 23, 2013.