Period Pros in the Field
Period Pros share stories of impact, hands-on experiences, and knowledge, as they teach youth with the Period Education Program as medical students.
Period Pro Inspired by ASPIRE!
Attending the ASPIRE conference, hosted by the national leadership team at Girls Inc., was one of the most transformative experiences I’ve had as a second-year medical student. Dana M. Awad, Period Pro from Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston
Thoughts From Period Pros: Girls Inc. of NYC PEP Rally
In March 2024, the PEP Team and Period Pro’s had the chance to attend Girls Inc. of New York City’s annual Elevate Her Essence Conference in Brooklyn, New York. Read more about the PEP Rally they hosted and Period Pro’s experiences!
PEP + Family Dollar & Tampax in Chicago
Period Pros table at Tampax + Family Dollar event in Chicago.
Period Pros Lead PEP Rally for School Nurses
Period Pros Aliyah Simpson and Kelly Sutter are used to leading PEP rallies for pre-teens. Instead of middle school girls however, their audience on August 16 was made up of a much different demographic.
An Inside Look at the Period Education Project from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine
By Priscilla Francois and Jocelyn Ha, Period Pros from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine What is the Period Education Project (PEP) The Period Education Project is a national...
Training As A Period Pro
There is nothing like a first tampon story as an icebreaker.
Medical Students Find Inspiration in the Community
“It was one of the most beautiful moments of my entire life,” Shakti recalls.
Eliminating Shame & Stigma
In medicine, there are so many difficult conversations. Some are sad. Some are complicated. Some are just plain awkward, especially when they involve topics that have traditionally been stigmatized...
A Doctor is a Teacher
Dr. Lonna Gordon, Adolescent Medicine Specialist and National Director of the P.E.P. recently shared this message with Period Pros. It holds true for all current and future medical students. Many...