Synopsis

Based on my experience as a team leader and chairperson of Radiology department for 16 years, I learn that nurturing should be adjusted for each mentee’s stage. In the department I take care of medical student, residents, graduate students and faculties. What I value most in each stage differs. For example, early exposure and success stories are useful to get residents into research mindset, while graduate students need mentoring. For faculty level, help them to find the path to success with the consideration of diversity and leadership are important. Keywords common to all stages in nurturing future talents are discussed.