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Cornell University

Diversity Center of Excellence

Education Core of the Cornell Center for Health Equity

A Mentoring Cascade is a form of inter-generational learning in which knowledge, values, and practice cascade from one generation of health professionals to another. Mentoring Cascade teams are comprised of underrepresented minority faculty, alumni, fellows, residents, and medical students, allowing for mentoring up and down the training “cascade.” All individuals have been grouped together based on goals and career interests. The annual program has quarterly sessions comprised of brief presentations and small group conversation. In this manner, the program aims to foster a familial environment with emotional support to discuss career development and personal obstacles.