A structured mentoring committee significantly enhances academic trajectories for early-career surgeons.

• After 8 years, 58 mentees rated the program highly, with 94% finding the information valuable.
• 90% felt the meetings contributed to their academic success and 88% appreciated the communication following sessions.

Implementing formal mentoring in surgical departments can lead to better faculty development and retention.

• PhD mentees rated the meeting time lower than MD counterparts, indicating room for improvement in program structure.