A new feature article published by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) explores how mentorship offers reciprocal benefits and features guidance on how to be a successful mentor.

While the association offers a formal mentorship initiative that focuses on connecting early-career professionals with seasoned healthcare technology experts, anyone can take initiative to become a mentor.

Michael O’Connor, senior research program director and longtime healthcare technology management (HTM) leader, shared insights with AAMI, and noted that embarking on mentorship can be as simple as being available, listening, and sharing experiences as someone finds their way.

“You don’t need to have all the answers,” he said. “What matters most is your willingness to guide, support, and help someone else grow.” He also emphasized that engaging with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives challenges professionals, including industry veterans, to keep growing their skills.

Access more information on AAMI’s website.