Program Guidelines
Structured Support for Professional Growth.
Program Guidelines
Structured Support for Professional Growth in Kenyan Dentistry
1. The Evaluation & Matching Logic
To ensure high-confidence pairings, our system utilizes a multi-dimensional matching algorithm. Matches are generated based on the following verified data points[cite: 167, 191]:
The system prioritizes pairs within the same city to facilitate physical sessions and clinical observation[cite: 168].
Matches are weighted by overlapping expertise in fields such as Oral Surgery, Endodontics, or Public Health[cite: 169].
Pairs are suggested only if both parties share common "free windows" during the week[cite: 168].
2. The Mentee Roadmap
Mentees are required to move through a structured development phase once a match is confirmed[cite: 190, 193]:
- SMART Goal Definition: Within the first session, mentees must define Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals in their dashboard[cite: 201, 202, 203, 204].
- Progress Tracking: Clinical milestones (e.g., mastering simple extractions) are logged with a percentage-based completion tracker[cite: 243, 263, 269].
- Session Participation: Every interaction is documented with notes, feedback, and specific action items for the following week[cite: 284, 287, 290].
3. Mentor Engagement & Oversight
Mentors provide the clinical and ethical backbone of the program. To ensure quality, the KDA monitors the following[cite: 354, 358]:
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Attendance Rate | Maintain a minimum of 80% session attendance[cite: 362]. |
| Feedback Cycle | Mid-program reviews every 3–6 months to adjust strategies[cite: 313, 360, 361]. |
| Engagement Score | Calculated via active participation and milestone approvals[cite: 362, 363, 372]. |
4. Graduation & Evaluation
The mentorship cycle concludes with a formal Final Evaluation. Both parties must submit[cite: 327, 330]: