Sergey Badalyan, Publishing Editor at OncoDaily and Medical Oncology Resident at Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Day 2 at ESMO25 began with an inspiring session for young oncologists who are current or future leaders, “Mentor the Mentor”, where 8 distinguished professionals shared practical advice on becoming better mentors and role models.
I joined the table with Dr. Helena Linardou (Greece) and Dr. Dario Trapani (Italy), an engaging discussion on what truly defines effective mentorship in oncology.
Key takeaways:
- A mentor and a sponsor are not the same. Both play distinct yet complementary roles.
- Mentorship isn’t a personality trait; it’s a skill that can be learned (though I do think personality still plays a part!).
- Commitment, availability, structure, and follow-up are the pillars of good mentorship.
- Don’t let small issues grow; stay organized, calm, and listen actively before reacting.
- Trust + Promise + Dedication = Success
As an aspiring leader in oncology and global healthcare, this session was an invaluable reminder that true mentorship starts with empathy, structure, and consistency.
More updates and highlights from both the Young Oncologists sessions and the main symposium coming soon – stay tuned!”
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