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New OWL mentoring program benefiting both mentors and mentees
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SAN FRANCISCO — A new Ophthalmic Women Leaders' mentoring program is already benefiting members who have been paired in mentor/mentee roles.
At the OWL reception and panel discussion, "Drive your development through mentoring," held in conjunction with the joint meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, Marsha Link led a panel of two OWL mentor/mentee pairs.
Isabelle Bart, along with mentor Jane Aguirre, and Roxana Ursea, MD, along with mentor Penny A. Asbell, MD, FACS, MBA, spoke about their relationships since the program was recently started.
"In some ways, it's like being a mother," Dr. Asbell said. "I'm thinking about the things I did wrong, and I want the next generation to do even better, so I'm looking forward to helping. And it's a great way to make new friends."
Dr. Ursea said she is looking forward to developing a long-term mentoring relationship with Dr. Asbell.
"Having a mentor makes a difference," Dr. Ursea said. "It's not enough to be hard-working, it's not enough to do everything in your power. There are so many other things, there are so many factors that are important."