Throughout my time at Duquesne, I have worked closely with my mentor to create meaningful goals that support my growth as a student and future occupational therapy practitioner. These goals reflect my commitment to developing my professional skills, leadership abilities, advocacy efforts, and personal well-being.

5th year goals

• By the end of my Level II fieldwork, I will effectively use my therapeutic use of self and communication skills to establish rapport with clients, family members, and caregivers.

• By the end of my Level II fieldwork, I will be able to complete my documentation independently and in a timely manner by seeking and incorporating feedback from my fieldwork educator.

4th year goals

• Professional Behaviors Goals: My goal is to lead journal club presentations with confidence, completing them with minimal anxiety.

• Personal Well-being Goals: My goal is to dedicate at least two scheduled times each week for personal well-being by attending one spin class and one crafting session.

• Practice Scholar Goals: My goal is to complete a literature review related to the research study to deepen my understanding and support evidence-based practice.

• Fieldwork Preparation Goals: My goal is to research the Cleveland Clinic, pediatric diagnoses, and prepare for a variety of fieldwork placements.

3rd year goals

• Professional Service Goal: My goal is to continue working with Compass by implementing more study strategies and exploring new options during study sessions, with completion targeted by the end of the year.

• Practitioner's Goal: My goal is to spend more time with Compass by getting involved and co-creating a social event to foster participation.

• Leadership Goal: My goal is to continue using social media and help plan events for COTAD and Orientation by participating and encouraging others to get involved.

• Practice Scholar Goal: My goal is to research different practice areas in occupational therapy by exploring information related to Compass in a non-research role.

2nd year goals

• Professional Service Goal: My goal is to continue working with Compass to strengthen my peer mentoring skills and organize more social and community-building events by the end of the year

• Practitioner's Goal: My Goal is to spend more time with Compass by creating social and creative events to engage students, with completion targeted by the end of the year.

• Leadership Goal: My goal is to continue managing social media and help plan events for COTAD and Orientation, encouraging participation and engagement, with completion targeted by the end of the year.

• Practice Scholar Goal: My goal is to research different practice areas in occupational therapy by reviewing research articles and using social media to learn about at least three new areas, with completion targeted by the end of the semester.

1st year goals 

• Professional Service Goal: My goal is to get involved in Best Buddies by attending events they host.

• Practitioner's goal: My goal is to set up shadowing in a medical setting by completing 4 hours in a non-school environment

• Leadership Goal: My goal is to be an active SOTA member by attending all meetings and participating in fundraisers and related events. 

• Practice Scholar Goal: My goal is to attend 1–2 Journal Club meetings after SOTA to further develop my scholarly skills.

Well-Being Infographic 

These goals will help maintain my occupational balance during my fieldwork experiences. They will proactively help prevent burnout and allow me to bring the best version of myself to my clients.