03/26/2026
Great research doesn’t happen by accident — it happens because great people are trained, supported, and set up to succeed.
Velocity’s PIVOT program is one of the clearest examples of that philosophy in action.
PIVOT was created to solve a simple but critical gap in clinical research: new P*s were often expected to “learn by osmosis,” depending on who happened to be working nearby. Now? Every new PI across our network enters a structured pathway that blends clinical guidance, operational discipline, and hands‑on mentorship.
And the results speak for themselves.
• Douglas Logan, MD — whose meticulous preparation and intellectual rigor became the gold standard
• Matthew Wenker, MD — who transformed the mentorship he received into the mentorship he now provides
• Daniel Williams, DO FAAEM DABOM — who leveraged PIVOT to transition from emergency medicine to high-quality research with confidence
• Abbie Youkilis, MD — who stepped into PI leadership smoothly, supported by the framework and expectations modeled for her
What PIVOT really does is create continuity.
The baton doesn’t get dropped. Standards don’t slip. Transitions don’t create gaps. And patients continue receiving consistent, high‑quality care across our entire footprint.
In a network as broad as Velocity’s, that consistency isn’t just an advantage — it’s a differentiator.
Learn how PIVOT strengthens the future of PI leadership: https://velocityclinical.com/mentorship-in-practice-how-pivot-strengthens-the-next-generation-of-principal-investigators/
