Mentoring Modalities of Support
| Type | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mentorship | A relationship in which an individual invests personal knowledge, energy, and time to help another individual develop | Providing guidance on how to navigate a conflict with a client |
| Advising | Typically focused on advising on an outcome or goal of a specific event or process | Assisting a veterinary student in externship selections |
| Coaching | Focused on aiding the coached individual in achieving a specific goal or mastery of a task | Coaching an individual to improve leadership skills |
| Sponsorship | When an individual uses their credibility, reputation, power, influence, and network to help another individual advance in their career | Recommending an individual for a job opportunity |
| Training | Often used to help a mentee obtain mastery over a process, procedure, or workflow—typically with a definitive end point | Teaching the new hire how to use the practice management software |
The 2023 AAHA Mentoring Guidelines are generously supported by Chewy Health and Merck.
