Mentorship in Physical Therapy Practice

Joseph J. Godges

DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2004.0101

Recent years have brought about an expansion of physical therapy residency and fellowship programs, providing physical therapists the opportunity to accelerate the development of their clinical skills through a structured mentoring process. Along with the expansion of residency and fellowship programs, a process has been created to formally evaluate and credential programs that meet specific standards. Standardized, structured mentoring helps newly graduated physical therapists accelerate their professional growth and their ability to provide optimal patient care.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2004; 34(1):1-3. doi:10.2519/jospt.2004.0101.

Key Words: education, mentorship, profession

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