Make a difference by sharing your experience
Your BEAR® Implant experience can help someone feel more confident navigating ACL surgery - whether for themselves or someone they love.
Help Others Through Mentorship
Becoming a PatientPartner Mentor means turning your experience with the BEAR Implant into something meaningful. You'll offer encouragement, share what recovering from an ACL injury was really like, and help someone feel more confident as they navigate their own treatment decisions.
All images are actor portrayals.
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About the Program
Proudly sponsored by Miach Orthopaedics, the PatientPartner Mentor Program connects patients who have restored their natural ACL with the BEAR® Implant, and their caregivers, with those their exploring options. It’s a private, supportive space to share real experiences and help others feel more confident and less alone.
Be part of a community
Join a community of patients and caregivers who understand how overwhelming an ACL injury can be and are committed to helping others feel supported through every step of the journey.
Offer meaningful support
Share what your experience with the BEAR® Implant procedure and recovery was really like, from decision-making to rehab, and help someone feel more confident in their own next steps.
Make every chat count
For every mentee you support, PatientPartner donates to a charity of your choice - so your experience creates impact far beyond a single conversation.
What mentors are saying
Insights and experiences from those who guide and inspire.
I just want to be there for someone who’s going through something I’ve been through, sometimes simply sharing an experience can make a big difference.
Crissy
Houston, TX
A community like PatientPartner is so important because sometimes you just don’t know where to go. You need that community to lean on and trust. And I want to help others.
Charles
San Diego, CA
*Quotes are from real PatientPartner mentors and mentees. All images are actor portrayals. Experiences shared may not be specific to the BEAR Implant Mentor Program.
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Becoming a mentor is easy!
You don’t need to be an expert - just someone who has experience healing a torn ACL with the BEAR® Implant. Share your experience, offer support, and help someone feel more confident in their next steps.
Step 1
Sign Up
Complete a short questionnaire about your ACL injury and BEAR® Implant experience.
Step 2
Share Your Story
Have a call with the PatientPartner team so we can understand your journey and what you’re comfortable sharing.
Step 3
Complete Training
Go through a brief training to help you feel confident supporting others through experience-based conversations.
Step 4
Get Matched
PatientPartner will match you with someone whose journey may benefit from your perspective and support.
Step 5
Start Connecting
Begin having private, one-on-one conversations through the platform and share your experience with others navigating a similar journey.
Ready to make a difference?
Share your BEAR® experience and help someone navigate ACL surgery with confidence.
FAQs
What is the BEAR Implant Mentor Program?
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How much time does it take?
Do I need medical experience?
What if I’m not sure I’d be a good mentor?
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What if I get matched with someone whose experience is different from mine?
Can I take a break if life gets busy?
Is this a paid position?
Is my information private?
How do I get started?
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