Abstract:
Introduction:
The Mentoring Program of the Medical School at UNIFAL-MG was inspired by Mentoring Programs implemented in Medical Schools in Brazil since the 1990s, recognizing that training to be a physician is marked by intense academic and emotional stress.
Experience report:
The Mentoring Program has a preventive and supportive role for the personal and professional development of medical students. The actions aim to accompany the student longitudinally to provide moments of reflection, awareness, and the skills to face the academic, social and professional environment. The mentor represents a supportive model figure for the student, to help him overcome the difficulties in the process of being a physician.
Discussion:
According to the participants, the Mentoring Program allows the exchange of experiences, learning and reflection on relevant topics of the profession and academic life, meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum Guidelines for Medical Courses for general, humanistic, critical, reflective and ethical training.
Conclusion:
The Mentoring Program exemplifies a method of intervention for prevention and health promotion during medical training and contributes to the development of skills in both a personal and professional setting.
Keywords:
Medical Education; Mentoring; Student