Career Guidance and Skills
Gain insight into career paths, strengthen your skills, and prepare for leadership roles.
Conquering Pain Virtually
Connect with leading experts through the IPPS Pain Management Mentor Program. This virtual member benefit pairs healthcare professionals with seasoned pain management experts for personalized guidance, expert insight, and meaningful support through a secure online platform.
Tailored for Individual Success
Professional Challenges
Receive expert advice on overcoming obstacles, adapting to new technologies, improving communication, and staying ahead of the curve.
Motivation and Accountability
Find a trusted confidante who will help you stay on track, celebrate achievements, and overcome setbacks.
Benefits Beyond Measure
Expand Your Network
Connect with mentors and mentees from diverse backgrounds, broaden your perspective, and enrich your professional circle.
Build Confidence
Receive valuable feedback, learn from experienced professionals, and feel empowered to reach your full potential.
Enjoy Flexibility
Access mentorship on your own terms without travel expenses or sacrificing valuable time.
Areas of Mentorship
IPPS mentors are carefully vetted and bring extensive experience caring for patients with chronic pelvic pain.
Gynecology
Physical & Occupational Therapy
Mental Health
Research
Looking for a specialty not listed? Contact IPPS at info@pelvicpain.org .
Featured Mentors
Alexandra T. Milspaw, PhD, MEd
Chronic pain and illness, trauma, and sexual health
Kathy Witzeman, MD, FACOG
Gynecology
Integrative Women’s Health
The Mentor Journey
Session 1
Fostering Trust & Connection
- Welcome and introductions
- Get to know each other
- Review the mentoring journey
- Discuss goals
Sessions 2–5
Mentoring
Each session begins with a check-in, followed by work toward your goals. The final portion covers next steps, commitments, and the coaching plan.
Session 6
Debrief & Reflection
A few months after session five, meet to discuss your progress, the impact of your efforts, and ongoing goals that will help you continue moving forward.
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to IPPS members in good standing who are qualified healthcare practitioners, including MDs, PTs, NPs, PAs, fellows, and residents.
Application Fee
Free for current IPPS members.
Participation is subject to the availability of a mentor in your discipline.
How to Apply
Applicants provide demographic and practice information, select areas of interest, and describe their goals and what they hope to achieve through mentorship.
How the Program Works
- You are paired with a mentor whose expertise aligns with your goals.
- You receive mentor information and instructions for arranging the first session.
- You and your mentor establish goals and objectives to guide future sessions.
Applications Are Currently Closed
Please check back for information about the next application round.