Drawing on literature from other professions, this paper identifies factors that occupational therapists should consider when making the transition from clinician to academician. It describes the following four stages of a professional career: apprentice, colleague, mentor, and sponsor. Five academic stages of faculty development are also presented. In addition, the work life of a faculty member is delineated.

Keywords:
faculty, mentors, occupational therapists, faculty development
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Copyright © 1985 by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
1985
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