Mentorship in practice: what to expect and how to build a successful mentoring relationship [Editorial]

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Long, J., Haddock-Millar, J., Popplewell, M. and Egun, A. 2025. Mentorship in practice: what to expect and how to build a successful mentoring relationship [Editorial]. Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland (JVSGBI). 5 (1), pp. 2-3. https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2025.207
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TitleMentorship in practice: what to expect and how to build a successful mentoring relationship [Editorial]
AuthorsLong, J., Haddock-Millar, J., Popplewell, M. and Egun, A.
Abstract

Following the first editorial in the August issue of JVSGBI,1 which outlined the value of structured mentorship in vascular surgery, this second editorial highlights what participants can expect from a mentorship programme and the core principles of starting an effective mentoring relationship, using the VSGBI mentorship programme as an example.

Keywordsearly career consultants; mentoring; professional development; structured programme; vascular surgery
Sustainable Development Goals4 Quality education
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
Research GroupLeadership, strategy and organisations
PublisherVascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
JournalJournal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland (JVSGBI)
ISSN2754-0022
Electronic2754 0030
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Print25 Nov 2025
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Submitted18 Nov 2025
Accepted21 Nov 2025
Deposited17 Dec 2025
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.54522/jvsgbi.2025.207
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