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Healthcare & Physician Mentoring & Coaching

Effective mentoring and coaching foster professional growth, reduce burnout, and strengthen retention. Despite the benefits, many physicians, residents, and healthcare staff lack structured mentoring opportunities. ALIGN specializes in developing tailored, evidence-based mentoring and coaching programs that support career development and enhance organizational success.

What Clients Say

“I have worked with Jennifer to formalize mentoring at two institutions with excellent results.  Her approach to facilitation and engagement has been outstanding. Professional development and fulfilment have been enhanced by this collaboration.”

Dr. Barbara Ostrov

Albany Med Health System

Strengthening Healthcare Through Transformative Mentorship & Coaching

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Why It Matters

  • Healthcare professionals with mentors and coaches report higher career satisfaction and resilience.

  • Organizations with mentoring programs see increased leadership diversity, greater knowledge-sharing, and reduced turnover.

  • Mentored and coached physicians experience greater professional development in clinical, research, and teaching roles.

  • Mentors and coaches experience professional growth and fulfillment.

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How ALIGN Helps

  • Custom Program Design – Tailored mentoring/coaching solutions aligned with your organization’s needs.

  • Training for Mentors, Coaches, & Mentees –  Participants acquire skills for successful partnerships.

  • OD-Based Framework – Proven methodologies to ensure long-term sustainability.

  • Ongoing Support & Measurement – Continuous assessment and optimization for maximum impact.

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What Results

  • Over 50 mentoring and coaching program rollouts in healthcare and academic medicine.

  • Extensive experience developing mentoring frameworks for physicians, residents, and healthcare staff.

  • A structured yet flexible approach to fostering leadership, collaboration, and professional growth.

  • Positive outcomes documented in evidence-based research.

Peer-Reviewed Research on ALIGN'S Programs

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An OD Approach to Implementing Mentoring Partnerships with Physicians

This article shares an Organizational Development (OD) approach to designing and sustaining physician mentoring programs, highlighting best practices from 27 mentoring rollouts across five medical centers over a decade​.​​

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Evaluation of a Formal Pediatric Faculty Mentorship Program

A formal mentoring program in a pediatrics department led to increased faculty retention, career development, promotion rates, and board exam success, reinforcing the critical role of structured mentorship in academic medicine.

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Leaders' Role in Establishing a Mentoring Culture within the Department 
Exploring the leader's role in fostering a sustainable mentoring culture, this article outlines best practices for overcoming common barriers and creating long-term professional development strategies.

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Mentor & Mentee Perceptions of Career Mentoring and Work

Outcomes: A Multi-Institutional Study 

This study examines mentor and mentee perspectives on mentoring partnerships, revealing key predictors of satisfaction, career progress, and professional development across multiple institutions.

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