The Forgotten Value of Mentorship in Medical Training.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/edumed.706741
Keywords: formación académica; maestría; interdisciplinariedad; multidisciplinariedad, transdisciplinariedad.

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Short argumentative essay on the importance of the teacher (or mentor) in medical training.

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Published
18-03-2026
How to Cite
Alén, A., & Fernandez Sanchez, A. (2026). The Forgotten Value of Mentorship in Medical Training. Spanish Journal of Medical Education, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.6018/edumed.706741
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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Spanish Journal of Medical Education
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