11/12/2025
At AlignMed Partners, fostering growth and professional development is at the heart of our mission to improve the lives of our patients and their families. Today, we are excited to share the development of a mentorship and training program for physicians newly entering the post-acute and long-term care setting. This program is expected to launch in January 2026.
Dr. Susan Ginsberg, Senior Medical Director, Education and Mentoring, is leading this initiative. She spoke with us about the development of the new program, her background, and her vision for future professionals in our setting.
What inspired you to focus on mentorship and training within your Senior Medical Director role?
My focus on mentorship and training has evolved significantly over my years as a provider and leader. This evolution stems from a deep conviction in cultivating provider success through strong teamwork, active collaboration, and profound engagement. I've personally observed how a supportive and collaborative environment directly contributes to enhanced provider confidence, improved clinical proficiency, and greater job satisfaction.
What is the overall goal or vision for this initiative?
Our goal is to equip them with the specialized knowledge, clinical skills, and professional confidence needed to excel in this unique and vital area of medicine. By fostering a strong foundation, we aim to enhance patient outcomes, improve physician retention, and ultimately elevate the quality of care provided to our unique population.
How will this new program complement or build on the success of the EMERGE fellowship?
EMERGE has been highly successful in onboarding new-to-practice Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Our new physician mentorship program will apply a similar structured, supportive approach specifically tailored to the unique needs of physicians entering this field. The program will foster strong collaborative relationships between physicians and APPs, promote a team-based approach to patient care and ensure that both groups are well-equipped to succeed and thrive in this specialized clinical setting.
What are some of the unique challenges new physicians face when transitioning into post-acute, long-term care. How will this program help address them?
New physicians in post-acute and long-term care face challenges: adapting to a longitudinal care model, navigating complex interdisciplinary teams, and understanding specialized federal regulations while advocating for eldercare. Our program addresses these by offering training in long-term care planning, facilitating connections with experienced professionals for team collaboration, and providing modules on regulations, compliance, and ethical considerations. We also aim to foster a passion for improving eldercare quality and accessibility.
What advice would you give to early-career physicians who want to work in this setting?
To best serve our elderly population, understand their unique needs, embrace interdisciplinary teamwork, and cultivate compassion and resourcefulness. By leveraging AlignMed's tools and support, we can become part of a larger team dedicated to championing the health and dignity of elders.
How do you hope this program will impact AlignMed’s culture of learning and collaboration?
This program will impact AlignMed's culture by fostering a dynamic environment of continuous learning and strengthened collaboration. By providing a structured mentorship framework, we anticipate a significant promotion of teamwork, which will in turn elevate the level of medical care for our patients.
This collaborative spirit will not only lead to better patient outcomes but also contribute to increased career satisfaction for our providers, as they feel supported and connected within a strong professional community. Furthermore, the emphasis on shared knowledge and best practices will drive continuous quality improvement across all our facilities, ultimately reinforcing AlignMed's commitment to excellence in eldercare.
