Mentoring Junior Doctors: Strategies for Surgical Educators is an interactive session designed to equip surgical educators with practical skills and strategies to effectively mentor junior doctors. As mentoring becomes an increasingly important aspect of surgical training, this short session explores the unique responsibilities of mentors and how they can shape the next generation of surgeons. Participants will learn to clearly define the mentor role and distinguish it from supervising, coaching, and sponsorship. Through discussion, case studies, and interactive exercises, attendees will reflect on their own experiences, share challenges, and develop actionable techniques to support mentees in both their professional and personal growth. The session focuses on evidence-informed mentoring strategies such as setting expectations, providing structured feedback (using models like Pendleton’s or SBI), and role modelling. It also highlights how to navigate common mentoring challenges, including time constraints, mismatched expectations, and managing underperformance. A key emphasis is placed on creating psychologically safe and inclusive environments that allow junior doctors to thrive. Designed for consultants, registrars, and clinical supervisors involved in surgical education, the session is grounded in real-world practice. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the mentor-mentee relationship and a toolkit of techniques they can immediately apply in their teaching and training roles. With a highly interactive and supportive format, this session will foster an opportunity for open dialogue and reflection, encouraging participants to commit to one tangible mentoring strategy they will take forward into their own practice.