The RDSIS Steering Committee was so excited to present its 2027 Mentorship Program!

The program will begin in January 2027 and run until June 2027, this program paired new OT practitioners (within their first 3 years of practice or when transitioning to a new practice setting) with a seasoned OT or OTA mentor. This mentorship program supported learners and practitioners across the following practice settings:

• Acute care
• Acute inpatient rehab
• Subacute rehab
• Outpatient rehab
• Home health
• Specialty practice areas centered on rehab and disability

As a mentee, you will gain support and resources to further develop and to gain confidence in your practice. As a mentor, you will gain the opportunity to impart your knowledge and to guide a new practitioner toward success.

The applications are open for new Mentors and Mentees until 12/15/26 at 11:59 pm CST.

• Mentee application
• Mentor application

• Develop personal goals for their development in the program
• Be a member of AOTA
• Meet at least monthly with their assigned mentor(s) to work toward their goals (virtual meetings)
• Provide feedback to the RDSIS Mentorship Program Chairs upon completion of the program

Expectations for potential MENTORS:

• Be a licensed OT or OTA currently practicing in a setting with a rehab and disabilities focus
• Be a member of AOTA
• Meet at least monthly with assigned mentee to work toward mentee goals (virtual meetings)
• Provide feedback to the RDSIS Mentorship Program Chairs upon completion of the program