The PRx90™ Process
Find Your PeerRx Partner
Before you can get started, you’ll need to find one partner or “buddy” to go through the PeerRx process with. Though over time you may connect with other PeerRx pairs, it is recommended that you only have one partner for the PRx90 portion of the program.
There is no set way to choose a PeerRx Partner. It is recommended that your partner be either someone you already know well, or someone you would like to get to know better. Someone who has similar professional values and goals will likely work out better. There is no reason they must to be of the same medical specialty, age, or gender. As in all things, your discernment will be vital.
Though some “peer mentoring” may result from your relationship, this is not intended to be a mentoring program, so if your prospective partner is of a different age or professional stage, having an understanding of intent will be important.
Once you have a sense of who you might invite to be your PeerRx partner, approach them and share the details of the program (including this website) as well as your desire to partner with them in this process. An e-mail, phone call, or personal invitation will likely be the most effective way to engage them in dialogue and gauge their interest.
Schedule Regular Check-ins
The PeerRx Program is built around weekly, monthly, and quarterly check-ins with your partner to provide encouragement, support, and accountability - also known as the PRx90 process.
Note that the times are not meant to be literal, but rather to serve as an approximate duration. Those who participated in early versions of the program quickly found “there is time” and “we made time … it was that life giving.” It is important to know that the amount of time invested is at the discretion of individual pairs. No one is keeping track!
Consider the time as an investment in your well-being and sense of professional connection and belonging. Those who have invested this time have experienced an increased sense of professional satisfaction and have greatly enjoyed “sharing the journey” more deliberately with a colleague.
Weekly Check-ins
In as little as 90 seconds!
You and your PeerRx partner will connect via a brief check-in with each other at least once a week for as little as 90 seconds, longer if there are any pressing issues. This can be by text, e-mail, phone, or in person if you work together. These weekly check-ins are prompted by a weekly e-mail from Mark Greenawald that provides encouragement and guides your check-in. The foundation for each weekly check-in is quite simple yet profound:
How are you doing?
How can I help / support / encourage you?
Monthly Check-ins
For 30 to 90 minutes
You are encouraged to check-in at monthly intervals, ideally in person, for a longer period to allow for deeper connection, dialogue, and support. This could be for a meal, a drink, a walk, or however else you’d like. If your “buddy” is geographically at a distance, video chatting is recommended so you can see as well as hear them when talking. These meetings will also be prompted by Mark, and will include exploration of progress around mutually agreed-upon professional and/or personal goals.
Quarterly Check-ins
For “90 minutes” every 90 days
Every three months, you and your partner will be prompted and guided by Mark to extend your monthly check-in for “Rēcalibration” and planning for the next 90 days. This longer period is intended to provide time for more in-depth dialogue and connection. This is a good time to dig into things like:
How are you living out your values?
What are your goals over the next three months?
What are your dreams both personally and professionally?
When’s your next vacation / adventure?
“[PeerRx] has helped provide the structure to be able to connect with a friend and colleague who really understands what we deal with every day in a way that I would not have done otherwise. The weekly reminders and simple exercises have been so helpful to keep the connection going. It really does mean a lot to hear about your partner’s joys and struggles and to share yours with them. I value this tremendously.”
B Polk, MD