Virtual Mentoring Program

Building valuable connections in real-time.

Career Support

Knowing that successful professionals often attribute their success to those who helped them along the way, AAPM&R is introducing a way for early-career and experienced physiatrists to connect in real-time about:

Specific PM&R questions
Career navigation
And more

This members-only benefit pairs fellows who have been in practice for 6+ years with members who are in residency through 5 years post-residency.

Through an online communication platform, the Virtual Mentoring program offers real-time answers and guidance, serving as an immediate, personal resource for early career physiatrists navigating the day-to-day responsibilities of practicing medicine.

Program Goals

Assist members in sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise
Provide timely guidance, within 24 hours when possible
Discuss topics important to early-career physicians, such as:
- Transitioning from residency to practice
- Day-to-day challenges of practicing medicine
- Navigating the changing health care landscape
- Specific questions about PM&R
- Personal finances
- Contract negotiations
- Establishing a private practice
- Marketing your practice
- Diversifying your career
- Work/life balance
- Time management, organizational skills, and physician efficiency
- MOC/licensure
- Pursuing an AAPM&R leadership role

Who Can Participate

Mentors: Physiatrists who have been in practice for 6 or more years.

Learn More About Mentors

Protégés: Physiatrists who are in residency through 5 years post-residency.

Learn More About Protégés

How to Get Started:

Register on MentorCity, the Academy's virtual mentoring platform.
Complete your profile.
Protégés: MentorCity will provide a list of potential matches. After review, send an invitation to your potential mentor via the MentorCity platform. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
During initial contact, establish parameters (frequency and mode of communication, goals, etc.). MentorCity provides a communication platform, but you determine what works best - phone calls, emails, texts, or MentorCity platform.

FAQs and Tips

Learn more with Virtual Mentoring FAQs and tips.