The RDSIS Steering Committee is excited to present its 2026 Mentorship Program!

Beginning in January 2026 and running until June 2026, this program pairs 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 supports 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 program finished accepting Mentor and Mentee applications on Monday, 12/29/25 at 11:59 pm CST. Watch out for the next Mentorship Program announcement later this year.

• 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