Welcome to the world’s premier organization for physician leadership.
For more than 40 years, we have helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development and thought leadership, by providing a supportive community of peers. We hold the belief that at some level, all physicians are considered leaders.
Our Association helps transform the physician by maximizing the potential of physician leadership to create
personal and organizational transformation that benefits patient outcomes and improves health care internationally.
We invite you to explore how we can help you develop your leadership skills and advance your career.
Unlimited access to our physician-focused CareerLink jobs board. Member-only pricing on career growth products and services.
Save up to 15% on our educational pathways, supporting materials and live events, including courses for CME.
Find peer-reviewed research and other content in our award-winning Physician Leadership Journal, shipped directly to you. And go online to the Physician Leadership News for articles focusing on health care leadership, updated daily.
Since 1997, our Certified Physician Executive ("CPE") credential has served as the leadership standard for quality leadership in the
A general surgeon at a small hospital looks for answers after the hiring of a peer coincides with mounting conflict among members of their team. Q I am a general surgeon at a relatively small
Responses and reactions to our articles and other issues related to physician leadership. As we follow the national opioid epidemic — with more than five deaths an hour from opioid overdoses,
Understanding others — whether a patient, a colleague or a direct report — can make you a better physician leader and lead to the best outcomes. Helen Riess, MD, an associate clinical professor of
Your trusted source for physician leadership and education for over 40 years.
Since 1975, the American Association for Physician Leadership has helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development, thought leadership and community building.
The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) changed its name from the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) in 2014. We may have changed our name, but we are the same organization that has been serving physician leaders since 1975.
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