SURGERY IMPACT

Integrated Mentorship Program for Advancing Clinical Training

Mentorship Program Director: Baila Maqbool, MD FACS

Our Mission

The mission of Surgery IMPACT is to establish and maintain productive, collaborative, and empowering mentoring partnerships between faculty and residents. The program aims to promote both academic and personal growth by pairing mentees with experienced faculty who can guide in various areas relevant to the residents' success as surgeons. By offering mentorship, the program seeks to create a sense of community within the general surgery residency, providing residents with accessible faculty members for addressing issues both within and outside the hospital setting.

We strive to create equitable mentor-mentee pairs based on resident preference and faculty interest. Residents submit their preferences via a mentorship interest survey for pairing based on their needs (academic pursuit, research, specialty interests, etc.) to the Mentorship Program Committee.

Residents are then assigned a Core faculty member with whom they develop a longitudinal relationship. Additional Scholarship faculty may be assigned/ selected to peruse research interests.

In addition to faculty- mentoring, a peer-mentoring program is also available. Every intern is assigned to a Chief resident who can provide guidance for the residency experience. Our goal is to make sure that residents feel supported as they navigate the early stages of careers as surgeons.

WISE IMPACT Domains of the Mentorship Program

W- Work-life balance and well-being

I- Interpersonal and Communication skills and cultural competence

S-scholarly Advancement and Career development

E-Effective Learning, Exam Preparation, and Student Techniques

Publications:

Orozco R, Peña M, Maqbool B. How We Do It: Surgery IMPACT - Integrated Mentorship Program for Advancing Clinical Training. J Surg Educ. 2024;81(6):776-779. doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.03.008

Get Involved

Interested in joining PASE Initiative? Contact bmaqbool@salud.unm.edu for more information and opportunities.

Our Core Values

R-Respect

Respect each other's time, experience, background and space. We do not tolerate inappropriate behavior, disparaging language or abuse of any kind.

A-Accountability

Agree on a method of communication and stick to it. Mentees, keep your mentor accountable for meetings and mentors, keep your mentees goals in check.

C-Communication

Venting is inevitable, but careful listening can reveal an underlying problem. Embrace the power of silence.

I-Integrity

Speak honestly about your experiences. Your mentor is much more effective at helping you reach your goals when the starting point is rooted in reality.

Creating successful mentoring relationships does not happen quickly. It takes time, skill and effort to build the trust, to feel supported and safe, develop self-confidence and self- esteem, and see new possibilities. We hope to create a difference in the lives of our surgery residents by attempting to provide all the support they need.

— Baila Maqbool, MD FACS, Mentorship Program Director

General Surgery Residency

Residency Program Director

Jasmeet S. Paul, MD, FACS

Department of Surgery

1 University of New Mexico

MSC10 5610

Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Residency Program Coordinator

Chenoa Jennings

Medical Education Program Specialist

505-272-6434

CNJennings@salud.unm.edu