ATNS Early Career Special Interest Group

The Early Career Special Interest Group (SIG) at the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms supports students, trainees, and early-career professionals in advancing their understanding of neuroplastic symptoms. Through community, education, and mentorship, members gain valuable connections and resources to grow in their careers and the field.

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Objectives

  • Build

    Build a community for early career clinicians using ATNS, direct communication with student and trainee programs, and social media. 

  • Teach

    Teach pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic symptoms through lectures and journal clubs.

  • Advocate

    Advocate for education about neuroplastic symptoms by collaborating on ATNS-affiliated podcasts and creating content for ATNS social media.

  • Connect

    Connect interest group members to ATNS mentors who have similar career goals and research interests. 

  • Include

    Be inclusive for students, trainees, practicing early career physicians, nurses, PAs, PhDs, social workers, therapists, researchers, physical therapists, coaches, educators, other interested professionals and patient advocates.

  • Collaborate

    Foster interdisciplinary collaboration by encouraging knowledge exchange between early career professionals across various specialties to enhance comprehensive care for neuroplastic symptoms.

Join the SIG Community

Eligibility

Active members of ATNS who are students, trainees, and healthcare professionals early in their careers are eligible. People of all ages who consider themselves to be "early career" in the field of neuroplastic pain are welcome to be a SIG member.

Not already an ATNS Member? Join here.

To join this SIG, emailEarlyCareer@neuroplastic.org

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Group Leadership

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Co-Leader
Jen Romanello

Co-Leader Brandon Rycki

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We meet several times annually, with opportunities each month for our members to get involved. We also encourage communication via our WhatsApp group.

  • Our members differ in their backgrounds and some are not health professionals. You can submit an application form here https://forms.gle/25PTHELLU9PD8x14A that will be fully considered.

  • Our inaugural event “Pelvic Pain is Not "In Your Head": The Science of Neuroplastic Pain” featured presentations from ATNS board member Dr. Rebecca Kennedy and SIG Co-Founder Dr. Jen Romanello. Other virtual events included a meet and greet with Dr. David Clarke and a discussion on the neuroscience of chronic pain.

  • Yes. You can submit an application form and we will add you to our SIG when you confirm that you are an ATNS member.

  • No, it is included in your ATNS membership.

  • Active members of ATNS who are students, trainees and healthcare professionals early in their careers are eligible. People of all ages who consider themselves to be "early career" in the field of neuroplastic pain are welcome to be a SIG member.