Your entry point to Mission:BRAIN when a local chapter isn’t available
MB Pathways is a regional chapter for medical and premedical trainees who don’t have access to a campus-based chapter. It provides mentorship, research exposure, leadership experience, and community involvement — all without requiring institutional support.
What MB:Pathways Has to Offer
You’ll get the full Mission:BRAIN chapter experience — mentorship, research opportunities, leadership development, and a global community; without a campus chapter.
Mentorship Opportunities
Learn directly from surgeons and researchers across — Pathways connects you with people who’ve walked the road you’re taking.
Research Involvement
Join research teams, contribute to global neuroscience projects, and gain authorship-eligible experience normally reserved for established chapters.
Leadership Responsibility
You can lead initiatives, organize events, collaborate with other trainees, and build a leadership record that stands out on applications and CVs.
Full Access
to the MB Network
You’ll join a supportive cohort working toward the same goals. Enjoy full access to participate in all MB Programs.
Why we made MB Pathways
“I want to be involved, but my school doesn’t have a chapter.”
MB Pathways was created to close that gap. Building neurosurgical and neuroscience capacity starts long before anyone enters the operating room or the research lab. Pathways gives motivated trainees a real place to learn, contribute, and grow—through mentorship, research exposure, and community involvement—even when a campus chapter isn’t available.
Get Started with MB:Pathways today
Pathways makes it possible to start your Mission:Brain journey no matter where you study. Enjoy the full chapter experience.
Apply to Join the Regional Cohort
Students from any North American institution can apply — no campus chapter or faculty sponsor required. Pathways serves as your temporary “home base” inside Mission:Brain.
Application Review
Your application is carefully reviewed by the leadership team. We look for students who are motivated, committed, and eager to engage in global neuroscience capacity building. — especially those who currently lack access to an institutional chapter.
Meet the Pathways Team
If selected to move forward, you’ll be invited to a short introductory call with the co-leads. This is where you’ll learn how Pathways operates, what participation looks like, and how you can plug into the Mission:BRAIN network. It’s also your chance to ask questions and get a feel for the community you’re joining.
Official MB:Pathway Member
After acceptance, you’re fully welcomed into the Pathways chapter. You’ll gain access to regular meetings, mentorship opportunities, research connections, community events, and leadership pathways — all the things that make a Mission:BRAIN chapter meaningful.Pathways becomes your home base.
MB:Pathways FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about joining a regional chapter.
MB:Pathways is a regional chapter for students who want to join mission:BRAIN but don’t have access to a campus-based chapter. It gives you mentorship, research exposure, leadership opportunities, and community involvement without needing institutional support.
Medical students, premedical students, and early trainees in North America who do not have a local mission:BRAIN chapter at their school or hospital.
No. If your institution already has a mission:BRAIN chapter, you should join that chapter instead. Pathways is specifically designed for students who have no chapter available.
Pathways includes co-leaders for each position (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), with one student and one non-student. Additional chairs support research, education, networking, communications, and fundraising.
Leaders commit to one year. Student leaders starting a campus chapter may transition out earlier with notice.
There is no strict hour requirement, but active engagement is expected, especially for leadership and chair roles.
You’ll complete the multi-step application form on the Pathways page, which asks about your background, interests, and goals. Apply Here.
Basic information, your academic level, institution, and a brief explanation of why you want to join and what your goals are.
No. We prioritize motivation, commitment, and alignment with mission:BRAIN’s mission — not GPA.
Typically within 2–3 weeks, depending on the application cycle.
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