An APA signature program, Speed Mentoring, features 10-minutes structured conversations between mentees and mentors followed by a group goal-setting discussion. Speed Mentoring takes place at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting, the Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) meeting and regional meetings.
2026 Speed Mentoring at PAS in Boston
Speed mentoring will take place Sunday, April 26th, from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET
In the Westin Boston Seaport District in Grand Ballroom A.
Pre-registration is currently closed; however, there is still an opportunity to participate. A limited number of spots will be available for on-site registration on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to arrive early to secure your spot. The on-site registration form will open on April 23rd.
Please bring a printed version of your CV with you
Click Here to watch a Speed Mentoring Prep video
How it Works
Mentees and Mentors
Mentors are APA members who have been in an academic faculty position for 8 years or longer.
Mentees include trainees (residents and fellows) and individuals who are in fellowship or within their first 6–7 years of an academic faculty position.
Mentees should come to the session with questions prepared to make the most of their 10-minute mentor session. Both mentee and mentor CVs will be shared via email prior to the event to help facilitate conversation; however, participants are encouraged to bring a copy as well.
The final number of mentees and mentors will be determined by registration.
Tracks
The following are typical tracks offered at APA Speed Mentoring Events:
- Advocacy
- Career Development
- Clinical Research
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Educational Scholarship/Teaching Skills Development
- Health Services Research
- Leadership Skills
- Public Health
- Qualitative Research
- Quality Improvement
- Well-being
Cost
This event is free to APA members!
On-Site Registration will open on Thursday April, 23rd
