PATHways

Paving the way for the next generation of HIV prescribers

In collaboration with Gilead Sciences Pty Ltd*

PATHways – Prescriber Advancement and Training in HIV Care – is an ASHM mentorship program supporting the next generation of HIV s100 prescribers in Australia. Through structured one-on-one and group mentoring, prescribers with under 7 years of s100 practice are paired with experienced colleagues to build clinical confidence, deepen treatment expertise, and strengthen the prescriber workforce for the long term.

 

The program launches at the Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference in Naarm/Melbourne, September 2026, and runs through to September 2027.

Expressions of interest close Thursday 23 July 2026

12-month program

Quarterly one-hour sessions, structured prompts, online platform.

Launches September 2026

Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference, Naarm/Melbourne.

Recognition and reward

Conference scholarships and profile-building for mentees. $600 honorarium for mentors, plus awards at the 2027 HIV&AIDS Conference.

Please select your profile below to view program details and register your interest:

PATHways pairs early-career HIV s100 prescribers with experienced colleagues to build confidence, deepen expertise, and shape the next generation of HIV care.

Who it's for

s100 prescribers with under 7 years of prescribing tenure who want structured support to develop their HIV treatment practice.

How it works

One-on-one mentoring: matched with a single experienced prescriber based on your development needs, working style, and s100 prescribing jurisdiction.
Group cohort mentoring: a small peer group anchored by an experienced mentor, for prescribers who prefer peer-based learning alongside structured mentorship.
ASHM will recommend the format that best suits your goals based on your EOI responses.

PATHways runs over 12 months. You and your mentor connect at least once per quarter, with each session running for a minimum of one hour. We provide structured prompts to guide your conversations, so sessions stay focused and useful from the start.

As a mentee, you will present a short case study or journal review (around 5 minutes) at an online networking event. This gives you a concrete clinical output, puts your work in front of peers, and builds your profile.

What you gain

  • Mentorship: sustained one-on-one or group support from an experienced HIV prescriber, focused on real treatment management questions from your own practice.
  • Networking: direct connection with peers and senior clinicians across jurisdictions, through online events and the conference launch.
  • Profile building: a platform to present your work to the HIV clinical community and raise your visibility in the field.
  • Leadership opportunities: access to profile-building activities including observerships, guideline development, conference committee roles, roundtables, course facilitation, and social media training. You rank your preferences in the EOI survey and ASHM works to match you to opportunities as they arise.
  • Awards: Eligibility for the Rising Star Award presented at an awards ceremony, recognising one standout mentee based on peer-reviewed criteria established and assessed by ASHM.
  • Conference scholarships: up to 10 scholarships are available, covering travel and registration to the Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference 2026. Scholarships are independently administered and awarded by ASHM, with funding from Gilead.

Express Your Interest

Join PATHways by completing the mentee Expression of Interest survey. Expressions of interest close Thursday 23 July 2026.

PATHways is an ASHM mentorship program that pairs experienced HIV s100 prescribers with early-career prescribers to build capability and confidence in HIV treatment management. As a mentor, you play a direct role in developing the next generation of HIV prescribers and strengthening the long-term s100 workforce.

Who we're looking for

Experienced s100 prescribers with 7 or more years of prescribing tenure who are willing to share their clinical experience and insights in a peer-learning environment with a less-experienced colleague.

How it works

One-on-one mentoring: matched with a single mentee based on their development needs, your experience, working style, and s100 prescribing jurisdiction.
Group cohort mentoring: anchor a small peer group of prescribers, bringing senior perspective to peer-based discussion.
Open to either: indicate you are willing to take on either format, and ASHM will match you based on program needs.

PATHways runs over 12 months. You and your mentee (or cohort) connect at least once per quarter, with each session running for a minimum of one hour. We provide structured prompts to guide your conversations, so you are not starting from a blank page and the time you commit stays focused.

Your mentee will present a short case study or journal review at an online networking event during the program. Your role is to support them in developing that work as part of your mentoring.

What you gain

  • Contribution to the field: a direct role in building the next generation of HIV s100 prescribers and securing the long-term workforce.
  • Recognition: public acknowledgement of your role as a PATHways mentor, raising your profile within the HIV clinical community.
  • Networking: connection with peers and senior clinicians across jurisdictions, through online events and the conference launch.
  • Honorarium: a $600 honorarium, independently determined and administered by ASHM, with funding from Gilead, in recognition of the time commitment required for mentoring activities. Payment details are confirmed during onboarding.

Express Your Interest

Join PATHways by completing the mentor Expression of Interest survey. Expressions of interest close Thursday 23 July 2026.

PATHways is developed and delivered by ASHM, in collaboration with Gilead Sciences Pty Ltd*.

*The content and delivery of PATHways is developed and managed by ASHM. Gilead Sciences Pty Ltd has provided financial support and in-kind contributions but has had no influence over clinical direction, prescribing recommendations, or mentee selection.

Upcoming Conferences and Events

16th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference

12 - 14 Aug 2026
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, Walyalup (WA, Australia)

Pacific HIV Symposium 2026

17 - 18 Aug 2026
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort (Denarau Island, Fiji)

Australasian HIV&AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health Conferences

14 - 17 Sep 2026
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, Naarm (Melbourne) (VIC, Australia)