Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2020
Published Online: August 01, 2020
Updated: July 29, 2020
Equal Peer-Mentoring as a Tool for Professional and Academic Development: Evaluation of an Online e-Mentoring Program for Doctoral Students
John Norcross; Liat Gafni Lachter, OTD, OTR/L; Nancy Doyle, OTD, OTR/L; Linda Niemeyer, PhD, OT; Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, CPE
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
  • Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
  • Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
  • Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
  • Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
Article Information
Translational Research
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2020
Equal Peer-Mentoring as a Tool for Professional and Academic Development: Evaluation of an Online e-Mentoring Program for Doctoral Students
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411520420. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO7322
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411520420. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO7322
Abstract

Date Presented 03/28/20

In this mixed-methods study, we present an evaluation of an equal online peer-mentoring program for postprofessional OT doctoral students. Findings suggest multiple benefits, including support and professional development for participants. Practical implications for implementing effective equal peer-mentoring programs will be described.

Primary Author and Speaker: John Norcross

Additional Authors and Speakers: Liat Gafni Lachter

Contributing Authors: Nancy Doyle, Linda Niemeyer, Karen Jacobs