HCPA Program | Take a Pain Check

Health Care Professional Ambassador (HCPA) Program

Take a Pain Check (TAPC)’s Healthcare professional ambassador program consists of physicians from a variety of specialties (residents, fellows and attendings) and allied healthcare professionals.

Ambassador Benefits

Gain visibility on the Take a Pain Check website and social media platforms, reaching a wide audience
Expand your professional network on an international scale, connecting with healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates worldwide
Contribute to the global empowerment of youth with rheumatic diseases, making a positive impact on a global scale
Receive recognition at conferences through slideshows and inclusion in onboarding materials, showcasing your involvement
Join a network of like-minded individuals, including other ambassadors and team members, fostering connections and collaboration opportunities
Gain valuable insights from direct patient perspectives, hearing from individuals with diverse lived experiences
Share your personal research through blog post platforms and podcast episodes, amplifying your work to a global audience.
Promote your research and recruit participants through Take a Pain Check's newsletter and platforms, expanding your reach
Receive a Letter of Support for research projects, grants, or training opportunities by Take a Pain Check
Receive an invitation to join Take a Pain Check's LinkedIn Business page, expanding your professional network
Raise awareness about rheumatic diseases worldwide, helping to reduce stigma and improve understanding
Share your expertise and knowledge with a global audience, educating others and promoting evidence-based practices
Experience personal fulfilment and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients worldwide

Responsibilities (~2 hours/month)

Engage with the rheumatic disease community from a patient perspective
Write at least one annual blog post on your research or rheumatic disease-related topics
Identify and share opportunities for TAPC sponsorships, conferences, and community grants
Collaborate with the HCPA Coordinator to apply for relevant clinic or hospital grants
Promote Joint Chat Rheum monthly support groups in your hospital and clinic, and encourage patient participation
Attend and promote TAPC-hosted events when possible to boost awareness and participation
Help grow TAPC and this program by contributing ideas and initiatives
Raise awareness of TAPC in your community - among patients, parents, allies, and rheumatologists
Share potential funding or networking connections (e.g., pharmaceutical companies, hospitals)
Support TAPC's social media by following, engaging, reposting content, and distributing promotional materials (e.g., posters, flyers, resource sheets)
(Optional) Create social media content (e.g., day-in-the-life videos for Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube)
The estimated time commitment for this role is up to 2 hours per month

Meetings & Communication

Attend one onboarding meeting
Attend quarterly meetings (4 per year) with other HCPA ambassadors and the HCPA Coordinator
Communicate in the HCPA chat while staying up-to-date with announcements
Reach out to other health professionals in/outside of your community to promote Take a Pain Check
Check your email to communicate with the team and stay up to date