Mentoring is a core part of training the next generation of psychologists. Recognizing how culture and social identities inform mentorship and science is essential for creating a diverse and therefore robust workforce of psychologists.
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Cheng, P. Towards inclusive mentoring in academic psychology. Nat Rev Psychol 2, 261–262 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44159-023-00180-1
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