What makes a good mentor? That is a question we’ve been pondering here in the OITE. We see trainees questioning how to find the perfect research mentor, so we created a “how-to” guide to finding a mentor. Check it out here: https://www.training.nih.gov/mentoring_guidelines The goal behind the document is to help those of you transitioning in your scientific career to make good decisions when choosing a new boss. Sample questions to ask the PI and the research group are included to help you along the way. An added bonus: Those of you who will be mentors (either for a summer intern, postbac, or grad student, or as you move into a…