How Trainees and Physicians Can Get Involved With AOCOPM's Mentor Network

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AOCOPM (aocopm.org) offers two direct ways to connect mentors and mentees: signing up on the Emerging DO Platform, and joining AOCOPM's own mentor network. Trainees — students, residents, and fellows — also have a dedicated entry point on the site, and can start a student chapter or take part in committees, the community forum, and the annual conference. The steps below reflect what the site currently lists; you'll need to log in or create an account where a member login is required.

Mentor Network: Two Ways to Participate

The homepage presents the mentor options as a pair of calls to action:

  • Emerging DO Platform — "Need a Mentor or Want to be a Mentor? Sign up on the Emerging DO Platform!"
  • AOCOPM mentor network — "You may also sign up to participate in AOCOPM's mentor network."

In practice, that means you choose one or both:

Your goal Where to sign up Who it's for
Find a mentor or serve as one Emerging DO Platform Trainees and physicians
Participate in AOCOPM's own mentoring AOCOPM mentor network AOCOPM members and participants

If you want a mentor outside AOCOPM's internal network, the Emerging DO Platform is the broader option. If you want to stay within AOCOPM's community, use the mentor network link. The site does not state a fee for either sign-up, so treat cost and eligibility as things to confirm after logging in.

Trainee Entry Point

Trainees have their own labeled entrance on the homepage: "Trainees (Students, Residents and Fellows) Enter Here!" This is the starting point for students, residents, and fellows who want to engage with AOCOPM rather than navigate the general member area.

From there, the site points to related options:

  • Starting a Student Chapter — listed under Member Center, for trainees who want to organize at their school.
  • Community Forum — described as covering job postings, discussions, and announcements.
  • Calendar of Events — for upcoming sessions, including Grand Rounds.

Ways to Get Involved Beyond Mentoring

Mentoring sits alongside several other participation routes listed on the site:

  • Committees, Policies and Bylaws — committee involvement for members.
  • Community Forum — job postings, discussions, and announcements.
  • Grand Rounds — listed under Resources.
  • Annual or Midyear Conference — the 2026 Annual Educational Conference runs in conjunction with OMED26 in Las Vegas, NV (Annual Educational Conference, Oct 23–25; DOT FMCSA NRCME Course, Oct 22).
  • Call for Presentations and Call for Nominations — open calls posted on the homepage.

Practical Notes Before You Sign Up

  • Login is required for member areas. The site shows "Member Login" and "Join or Renew" links; the mentor and trainee links sit behind the member-facing sections, so expect to create or use an account.
  • Contact for questions: AOCOPM lists 14301 Oxford Dr., Edmond, OK 73013; phone 800-558-8686; email [email protected].
  • Check the calendar first if you want to combine mentoring with CME or conference attendance — the Calendar of Events and CME pages are the authoritative listings.

If your goal is simply to find or become a mentor, start with the Emerging DO Platform sign-up and the AOCOPM mentor network link on the homepage; if you're a student or resident, use the Trainees entry point and consider the Student Chapter route.