How (Not) to Approach Mentorship: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective

Doctor and Surgery team operating

“I’m happy to write a letter of recommendation for you, but you should know that I will only mentor you if you decide to stay here for the summer…” This was my introduction to mentorship as a first-year medical student. The offer was straightforward, and as a first-generation student without any external mentors, I took […]