HSS Mentoring the Mentor Symposium: Perspectives on Modern Mentorship

Course overview

The Hospital for Special Surgery Mentoring the Mentor Symposium brings together mentorship leaders from accredited residency and fellowship programs alongside academic experts to tackle today's most complex mentorship challenges. Designed for mentors, educators, and program leaders at every stage, this immersive, full-day experience moves beyond one-size-fits-all frameworks to explore mentorship as a dynamic, context-driven practice across the continuum of professional development. Through case-based discussions, expert-led sessions, and panel conversations, participants will examine real-world scenarios spanning identity formation, reflective practice, remediation, clinical reasoning, outcome evaluation, and the evolving role of the mentor as coach, evaluator, and professional identity shaper. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and actionable insights that strengthen mentorship relationships, elevate educational programs, and foster a sustainable culture of growth in real clinical environments.