IS PLS THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU?

Is PLS the right program for you?

We dig deeply into vulnerability, and PLS members commit to actively engaging in that process. By creating space for honest exploration, the program cultivates resilient, self-aware, and compassionate leaders who lead not only with expertise, but with humanity.

For faculty in the health sciences raising children, vulnerability might involve:

• Speaking openly about the tension between career ambition and parenting.

• Acknowledging experiences of imposter syndrome, burnout, or self-doubt.

• Reflecting on how personal identity intersects with professional expectations.

• Expressing a desire for greater meaning, balance, or connection in life and work.

• Examining how cultural expectations and gender norms can create barriers for faculty striving to be both engaged parents and successful researchers.

Is this the time for you to join?

PLS invites meaningful personal reflection and is best suited for individuals in a relatively stable place in their lives, ready to engage in inner work. If you are currently navigating significant life upheaval—such as a recent loss, divorce, serious medical challenges, or unresolved emotional distress—we recommend participating at a later time, once you have the support and stability needed to fully benefit from the experience. If you are working with a mental health professional, we encourage you to consult with them before applying.