AIA Research Academy Mentoring Program

with Bruce Boynton, MD, PhD, MPH

The AIA Research Academy Mentoring Program is designed to connect experienced professionals with emerging aromatherapy researchers to drive personal growth. Through guidance and training, mentors help mentees build essential skills, expand their knowledge, and deepen their understanding of research. This supportive relationship fosters both professional development and confidence, empowering mentees to succeed in their academic and career goals.

Learner Outcomes:

• What is mentoring?

• Why become a mentor?

• Mentor and Mentee responsibilities.

Dr. Boynton, MD, PhD has had a distinguished career as a pediatrician, physiologist, researcher, naval officer, and hospital CEO. He served as commanding officer of an infectious disease research lab in Cairo, Egypt and the commanding officer of the USNS Comfort, a 1,000 bed hospital ship. He serves on the AIA board of directors and is co-chair of the Research Academy Steering Committee.