Mentorship in Action: Best Practices for Involving Students/Trainees in Behavioral Health Research
Wednesday, February 25, from 12-1 pm EST
Engaging students and trainees in research is essential to advancing the field and developing the next generation of behavioral health scientists. Despite the critical role that research mentorship plays, skills for effective training and mentoring are rarely formally taught. Additionally, best practices can vary widely depending on institutional setting and student/trainee stage.
Learning objectives
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Attendees will be able to identify sustainable, effective strategies for research mentoring that support both individual trainee development and overall team success.
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Attendees will be able to recognize common challenges mentors face when training students in diverse institutional environments, and identify practical solutions for addressing them.
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Attendees will be able to apply best practices to promote inclusive, ethical, and career-stage-appropriate research training experiences.