In Christian community development circles, there is a story about a ministry working in an underserved community. Suburban churches were interested doing weekend service projects with this ministry. Unfortunately, with limited experience and training, there was little that these well-intentioned congregations could actually contribute. Ministry staff decided to tell the visitors they had a wall that needed painting. The visitors would spend an afternoon cheerfully painting the wall, and go away pleased with the notion … [Read more...] about Repaint! For the Kingdom of God is at Hand: Balancing Hope and Critical Analysis in Community Service
Characteristics of a Good Mentor: Seeks Understanding & Your Best Interests
In the Introduction, Scott Santibanez framed a series on mentoring by the below request for advice he had received. Dear Dr. S, I am an incoming medical/public health student. I recently read one of your papers. From your faculty profile, I see you've pursued a career that integrates many of the things that I want to do! I'd love to meet to explore potential opportunities and discuss any career advice you think would be helpful. In today's post, he explores the importance of a mentor being Someone Who is Willing to … [Read more...] about Characteristics of a Good Mentor: Seeks Understanding & Your Best Interests
Characteristics of a Good Mentor: A Doer, Life Experience
Scott Santibanez introduced his series on 5 Characteristics You Probably Didn't Know to Look for in a Mentor with the below request for advice and a consideration of Someone Who Differs From Your Preconceived Notions. Dear Dr. S, I am an incoming medical/public health student. I recently read one of your papers. From your faculty profile, I see you've pursued a career that integrates many of the things that I want to do! I'd love to meet to explore potential opportunities and discuss any career advice you think would … [Read more...] about Characteristics of a Good Mentor: A Doer, Life Experience
5 Characteristics You Probably Didn’t Know to Look for in a Mentor: Introduction
Dear Dr. S, I am an incoming medical/public health student. I recently read one of your papers. From your faculty profile, I see you've pursued a career that integrates many of the things that I want to do! I'd love to meet to explore potential opportunities and discuss any career advice you think would be helpful. … [Read more...] about 5 Characteristics You Probably Didn’t Know to Look for in a Mentor: Introduction
The Residency Match: Medicine’s Romantic Comedy
For graduating 4th year medical students, spring brings warm weather, seasonal allergies, March Madness’ and the dreaded Residency Match. The Match is kind of like medicine's version of online dating. Med students and residencies consider and rank their most eligible suitors, hopefully leading to a 3-to-5 year committed relationship. As Match results are revealed, med schools announce proudly, “X percent of our students got their first choice for residency!” Then, as in any romantic comedy, residency programs and new … [Read more...] about The Residency Match: Medicine’s Romantic Comedy