Professional Mentoring
Mentoring for Ophthalmic Surgeons
Miss Tina Khanam provides one-to-one mentoring for ophthalmic surgeons at all stages of their career. Unlike short-term coaching, mentoring is a longer-term relationship focused on your broader professional journey.
The Difference
Mentoring vs Coaching
Coaching
Short-term, goal-specific sessions focused on developing particular skills — such as surgical technique, exam preparation, or clinical decision-making. Structured and outcome-driven.
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A longer-term, relationship-based approach covering the full scope of your professional life — career strategy, personal growth, leadership, and navigating the complex landscape of modern ophthalmology.
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Programme Overview
Areas Covered
Mentoring conversations are guided by your needs. Common themes include career direction, academic development, leadership, and sustaining wellbeing across a demanding career.
Career Guidance
Navigate the path from trainee to consultant and beyond. Strategic advice on subspecialty selection, consultant applications, job planning, and building a sustainable career in ophthalmology.
Research & Academic Development
Guidance on developing a research portfolio, identifying publication opportunities, presenting at conferences, and integrating academic work with clinical commitments.
Leadership & Professional Growth
Develop the leadership, communication, and management skills that are essential for senior clinical roles. Learn to lead teams, manage change, and influence within your organisation.
Work-Life Balance
Honest, practical conversations about managing the demands of a surgical career alongside personal wellbeing. Strategies for avoiding burnout and sustaining fulfilment over a long career.
Is This for You?
Who Mentoring Is For
Mentoring is for ophthalmic surgeons who want a trusted, experienced guide as they navigate the complexities of building a career in ophthalmology — whether in the NHS, private practice, or both.
- Ophthalmology registrars seeking career direction
- Newly appointed consultants establishing their practice
- Overseas-trained surgeons adapting to UK practice
- Clinicians considering subspecialty or fellowship training
- Surgeons navigating the transition to private practice
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What Mentees Say
“Having Miss Khanam as a mentor has been invaluable to my development as a surgeon. The guidance on career strategy and subspecialty selection gave me clarity at a pivotal point in my training.”
— Ophthalmology Registrar, London
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