The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) is firmly committed to delivering mentorship programs tailored to empower ASPN members. By honing the scientific grasp, fostering patient engagement, and amplifying the clinical application of pain medicine treatments, our programs serve as stepping stones for advancement. The Poster to Podium (P-to-P) program is a prime example. Explicitly designed for clinicians already in practice, the P-to-P program seeks to elevate the profiles of early-career pain medicine specialists, equipping them with the tools and opportunities to ascend into leadership roles.
Over the span of 12 months, P-to-P participants delve deep into research projects. The journey begins with a poster presentation mid-year and culminates in an oral address at the ASPN annual meeting. Throughout this phase, mentors are on hand to offer project guidance and assess advancements. In addition, participants are enriched by seminars that sharpen vital skills – public speaking, academic writing, and presentation craftsmanship. Their clinical prowess is further augmented during research development sessions.
All participants are expected to attend a webinar session on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm Central Time as part of the development curriculum. Additionally, all participants must commit to attending the Annual Meeting held in Miami in July of 2025, where they will present their project during the P2P session. If participants cannot commit to attending either, we encourage them to defer their application until they can fully benefit from participating in the program.
On completion of the P-to-P program, graduates are welcomed into the faculty fold, enabling them to guide ensuing participants. This two-way exchange benefits not just the mentees, but also fuels the professional ascent and career trajectory of the alumni. P-to-P graduates thus emerge as a vibrant ensemble of leaders and orators, echoing the values of ASPN, and proving indispensable to the medical industry, professional societies, and panel discussions at conferences.
For questions about participation, contact Dr. Erika Petersen, Dr. Melissa Murphy, Dr. Ashley Bailey-Classen, or Dr. Sean Li.
“Participating in the Poster to Podium program has truly been a transformative experience for me. It’s been incredibly rewarding to have the privilege to exchange ideas, learn from my peers and present my collaborative research project. This unique experience facilitated tremendous professional growth and continues to reinforce my commitment to advancing our field forward.”
Alexandra Moreira, MD
“The P2P program is a wonderful experience that helps early career physicians enrich their emerging scientific journey. By allowing you to question your practice and constantly seek to deliver higher quality care through thoughtful introspection, I would highly recommend it to any physician trying to improve their practice!”
Jeremy Epstein, MD
“The P2P program provided an invaluable experience with unparalleled opportunities for peer networking, collaborative research, and mentorship from giants of our field. I am deeply grateful to my P2P peers and faculty for making this experience so rewarding, and I highly recommend it to any early career physician.”
Matt Chung, MD
“ASPN P2P was a major accelerator of my professional growth and career goals. I had an incredible mentor for my research project and received real-time feedback from research experts on how to streamline and distribute my work. Each month, we connected with experts on topics like research, becoming a KOL, finance, and practice management. I had a direct line to networking and gleaning wisdom from some of the biggest names in the field. If you are serious about growing in the field of pain, this program is a must.”
Robin Mata, DO, MPH
“I appreciate the ASPN’s P2P directives organization for the acceptance of my application in this unique opportunity. The possibility of being able to present at a conference of this magnitude was an extreme professional asset. These favorable circumstances connected me with illustrious professionals whom I will continue to work with through ASPN’s P2P postgraduate project opportunities.
Congratulations to the ASPN class of P2P 2024 graduates. Optimistic of a bright future for all of us, and can’t wait to see the upcoming prospects in next year’s class!”
Rosa Amelia Garcia, MD
“Kicking off the year with the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience ASPN Miami meeting was an incredible experience. I was able to participate in the Poster to the Podium program which not only advanced my skills in research and education but also significantly enhanced my abilities as a speaker. I was inspired by the continued commitment to advocacy and involvement in the field from so many of my peers, and I look forward to continued collaboration for years to come. ”
Anuj Shah, DO
“The exposure to such an expansive knowledge base and the connections made while in this program have been truly invaluable. It has been an honor and a privilege to be included in such a talented group of physicians.”
Ashley Bailey-Classen, DO
Trinity Interventional Pain and Spine | Fort Worth, TX
“This has been an extremely eye-opening experience. The mentorship from the KOLs of Pain medicine has been invaluable.”
Dr. Sahil Gupta
Senior Associate Consultant, Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville, FL
“It has been a very informative journey learning from the stalwarts in the field. This experience has provided me with an opportunity to hone skills that go beyond clinical practice. I would recommend every young physician such as myself to be a part of it.”
Dr. Sameer Jain
Pain Treatment Centers of America | Little Rock, AR
“The Poster to Podium program changed my life in a very impactful way. It opened up doors for me to connect with senior physician scientists, researchers, speakers, and leaders in the field and get involved in cutting edge research in neuromodulation. The P2P curriculum is also practical and helpful in coaching our speaking and presentation skills. The P2P program has taken my career to the next level.”
Melissa Murphy, MD, MPH
North Texas Orthopedics and Spine Center | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
“A great program for young innovators. Establish connections with some of the biggest names in pain as well as industries in various branches of pain management. Learn to do research under the guidance of a mentor. Great time investment.”
Adam Rupp, MD
Rehabilitation medicine resident | University of Kansas City
“P2P has given me the opportunity to directly engage with leaders in the field in an informal and fun setting–it’s been tremendously helpful with advancing my own career.”
Daniel Pak, MD, MPH
Weill Cornell Medical College | New York, NY