Professional development in chemistry doctoral programs has traditionally relied on the skills and opportunities embedded within the requirements of the Ph.D. program being sufficient for employment. As a result, little emphasis is usually placed on career planning and exploration within the doctoral curriculum. Additionally, the support provided in finding employment after graduation can vary largely depending on individual advisors, departments, and university resources. Although the resources provided by individual departments for chemistry doctoral students may appear sufficient, this article discusses the establishment and implementation of a peer-supported professional-development initiative (PSPDI): a nondepartmentally initiated program created by doctoral students for doctoral students to provide opportunities for professional development and career resources. The implementation of a PSPDI and the benefits a peer-supported program are discussed, along with other details that may be relevant for programs looking to implement or enhance existing doctoral professional-development programs.

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博士生为博士生建立和实施同伴支持的专业发展计划

传统上，化学博士课程的专业发展依赖于博士学位要求内嵌的技能和机会。该计划足以就业。结果，在博士课程中通常很少强调职业规划和探索。此外，根据个人顾问，部门和大学资源的不同，毕业后寻找工作所提供的支持也会大相径庭。尽管各个部门为化学博士生提供的资源可能看起来足够，但本文讨论了同行支持的专业发展计划（PSPDI）的建立和实施：PSPDI是由博士生为以下目的而创建的非部门发起的计划为博士生提供职业发展和职业资源的机会。讨论了PSPDI的实施以及同行支持计划的好处，以及可能与寻求实施或增强现有博士专业发展计划的计划相关的其他详细信息。