Questions for discussion

1. Can elements of the mentor-trainee relationship be reduced to a written agreement that both parties would sign at the beginning of the relationship
    
2. What are the qualities of a good mentor? A good trainee?
     
3. What are the qualities of a good research environment and how can they be fostered?
     
4. What is the purpose of postdoctoral training and how long should it last?
     
5. Can good mentoring be taught, monitored, and evaluated?