Mentorship has long been recognized as a crucial component of training physicians. Benefits of mentorship in medicine include increased productivity, improved career satisfaction, expansion of professional networks, reduction in stress, and better work-life balance. Mentorship has also been shown to aid recruitment and retention of a diverse physician workforce. The establishment of mentorship programs has been proposed as a mechanism for promoting inclusivity and diversity within academic medicine, but setting up successful programs can be challenging.

Today’s podcast features 3 accomplished anesthesiologists at different stages of their careers who will discuss the benefits of good mentorship programs and how to start successful programs in both academic and private practice.

Scott Markowitz, MD, MSOL, is Professor of Anesthesiology and Vice-Chair for Professional Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr Markowitz focuses on leadership development, promoting a diverse and inclusive leadership and workplace, and promoting meaningful engagement among department members. He serves on the ASA’s ad hoc Committee on Harassment, Incivility, and Disrespect, and also works closely with other leaders on the national initiative, Raising Anesthesiology Diversity and Anti-Racism (RADAR).

Ioana Pasca, MD, is an Associate Professor, Associate Program Director and Director of Neuroanesthesia at Riverside University Health System. She is also a faculty member at the LLUMC Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care UCR School of Medicine Adjunct Associate Professor and Anesthesia Interest Group Advisor.

Paul Yost, MD, FASA, is the ASA Assistant Secretary, past CSA President, and past ASA Director. He trained in pediatrics at Jackson Memorial in Miami and Anesthesiology at UCLA. He has worked at Children’s Hospital Orange County and St Joseph’s in private practice for 32 years. Served as Chair of pediatric anesthesia at CHOC , Chief of Staff ad hoc, and co-director of Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Anesthesia. Additionally, he served 10 years in city government including 8 years on city council and a couple of terms as mayor of Seal Beach.