The Value of Mentorship

My name is Chloe Argue and I am a second-year medical student in Saskatoon. This year, I am the Saskatoon Mentorship Ambassador. I was inspired to become a Mentorship Ambassador as I have always enjoyed being a mentor to others and understand the significance that mentors can have in other people’s lives.

I am originally from Regina and moved to Saskatoon only a couple days before starting medical school last year. As such, I was quite nervous and intimidated to enter a new learning environment, with new people, in a different city. I was lucky enough to have two amazing second-year mentors, Montana and Jadyn. They provided me with a sense of confidence throughout my first year and were always there when I needed support. Inspired by their kindness and encouragement, I truly hope to be that person for others, especially for first-year medical students who need guidance like I did.

Mentorship throughout medical school, I believe, is truly important and is something that may not be “official” but rather what you make of it. I find mentorship in my classmates, seeing how my peers are pushing themselves to achieve great things such as research projects, volunteer experience, and even things like time-management and learning to take time for themselves. I also find mentorship in many of my shadowing experiences, where physicians offer insight into their careers and share their past experiences. Mentorship does not always have to be something permanent or with a “title” – mentorship is all around you if you look for it and also if you put yourself out there and ask questions.

I am excited for this upcoming year of mentorship and hope to be a support to those who need it. If you see me in the hall, please chat with me about anything. I am always happy to help in any way I can!