Lieutenant General (Ret). Mark A. Ediger, MD- Keys to Successful Mentorship- Defining Mentorship Relationships and Helping them Develop and Flourish.

   Lt. Gen. (Ret) Ediger served as the 22nd Surgeon General of the Air Force.    On this episode of our Military Medical Mentorship Moments Series, Dr. Ediger focuses on how to develop and cultivate mentorship relationships.  You will hear him provide insightful answers to the following questions: What are the different types of Mentorship Relationships? Can one convert between one type and another? How does that happen? What is the primary goal/purpose of a Mentorship relationship? What are some key Mentor/Mentee activities? What makes mentoring relationships successful? How do mentorship relationships fail? Personal Reflections on Mentorship Who was your most influential mentor? Why What was the best advice you got from a mentor? What do you know now that you wish you would have learned much earlier? What characterizes a “good” or “not so good” mentorship relationship from your experience? Provide examples What is some practical advice for someone interested in mentoring or being mentored? What are the next steps to take?      Lt. Gen.(Ret) Ediger shares many insights and mentorship lessons learned over a distinguished career. You don't want to miss this special episode!      Dr. Ediger received his MD degree at the University of Missouri and holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Texas School of Public Health in San Antonio. Dr. Ediger trained in Family Medicine at Wake Forest University and subsequently completed an Aerospace Medicine Residency at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks AFB, TX. He served as a Flight Surgeon for the 94th Fighter Squadron and was the Command Surgeon for several units, including the Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field in Florida, HQ U.S. Air Forces Europe and HQ Air Education and Training Command. Lt. Gen. Ediger deployed to Southwest Asia as the Commander of the 363rd Expeditionary Medical Group and later served as the Commander of the Air Force Medical Operations Agency.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.wardocspodcast.com             Honoring Military Medicine’s Past to Improve Healthcare’s Future The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine.   Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.   WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.           Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast