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NOSM U Mentorship Certificate

About the Mentorship Certificate

The Mentorship Certificate is open to all faculty whether or not you are mentoring in The CAMINO program. It allows all faculty to build coaching and mentoring skills while receiving accredited CME. The NOSM U Mentorship certificate supports CAMINO’s goal of promoting a culture of mentorship and enhancing faculty development at NOSM University. The certificate acknowledges and rewards faculty who participate in the Education Series and the Mentoring Skills E-Learning Program and their commitment to improve their mentorship skills.

Requirements

To be awarded a mentorship certificate, faculty members will be expected to:
• Complete the Mentoring Skills Development E-Learning Program, and
• Attend at least two of the three Education Series Sessions.

Mentoring Skills Development E-Learning Program

The Mentoring Skills Development E-Learning Program is a 2.5-hour accredited asynchronous online program available through the CEPD Learning Hub. The program includes six modules designed to help mentors develop skills in:

  • Active Listening
  • Building the Mentor-Mentee Alliance
  • Effective Communication
  • Providing Feedback
  • Responding to Discord in the Mentor-Mentee Relationship

This e-learning program is a supplement to the synchronous in-person component of CAMINO; however, it is open to any faculty member interested in developing their mentorship skills. Interested NOSM U faculty can access and complete the e-learning modules through the CEPD Hub at their own pace.

Sign up for the Mentoring Skills Development E-Learning Program

Accreditation Statement:

This one credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits.  This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University. You may claim a maximum of 2 hour(s) (credits are automatically calculated).

Education Series Sessions

The CAMINO Education Series is an accredited CEPD offering consisting of three skills development sessions. These sessions have been developed with an aim to hone the mentoring skills of mentors in collaborative setting, alongside peers who share a passion and commitment to mentorship. The sessions also inform a shared understanding of the role of a mentor and support collective learning. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance with CFPC and Royal College credits.

Content Areas

Session 1. Setting up for Success in Mentoring Session 2. Digging Deeper with Communication Part 1 Session 3. Digging Deeper with Communication Part 2
Learning Objectives:

  • Clarify and describe ways to effectively mentor/coach a colleague.
  • Describe elements required to build a strong alliance.
  • Practice mentorship skills using the GROW model, Reflective listening, and ASK-TELL ASK to structure a conversation
 Learning Objectives:

  • Describe ways to effectively mentor/coach a colleague.
  • Practice mentorship skills using OARS and responding to resistance and discord
 Learning Objectives:

  • Describe ways to effectively mentor/coach a colleague.
  • Practice mentorship skills using powerful questions, validation, and change strategies.

Interested in the Education Series? Email camino.mentorship@nosm.ca for updates on the next series sessions.

Accreditation Statement

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University for up to 3 Mainpro+ credit(s). This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at NOSM University. You may claim a maximum of 3 hour(s) (credits are automatically calculated).

Mentor Skills Development Opportunities