Journeys: Part 1. Why is a Biopsychosocial Framework so Difficult to Put into Practice? with Carolyn Vandyken

Overview

A biopsychosocial framework is the standard of care in pelvic health (Starzec-Proserpio 2024).  Yet, most clinicians continue to pay lip service to this model.  In this talk, we will have an open discussion about the challenges and benefits of adapting a framework so that we can walk the walk, not just talk the talk.  We will explore the Fit-for-Purpose model as well as the Clinical Reasoning Model.

Instructors: Carolyn Vandyken

Details

• A PDF of the slides will be available for download on this webinar page, along with any resources and recommended readings referenced during the session.

• The slides, resources, and recommended readings will also be available in the on-demand course along with the session recordings. 
  
  

• The session will be recorded and added to the Year of Mentorship course, which you can access at any time. The course also includes a discussion forum and a space to submit your homework for each session.

Part of a Year-Long Program

This session is part of Carolyn Vandyken’s Year of Mentorship program.

• Learn from Carolyn Vandyken and an esteemed international group of 12 clinical and academic leaders in pelvic health!
• 2 hours every other Thursday from January 08 - December 17, 2026 (excluding July and August)
• Monthly Office Hours on the first Sunday of every month
• A discussion forum on Embodia where you can ask questions and have meaningful discussions with participants in the program throughout the year. Participants from the 2025 cohort will be invited to join the forum.  
• Throughout the year-long mentorship, you will be paired with a lab partner and will present case studies to each other.
• Bring your own partner (a colleague or friend) to each receive 25% off the program cost

Registration is available for the full program only; individual sessions cannot be purchased separately. Visit the bundle page to learn more and register.