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2024 AAPL Annual Leadership Conference
Join us at the Gaylord Opryland® Resort in Nashville, TN, April 12-14, 2024, as we explore, The ROI of Physician Leadership in Healthcare’s Transformation. Pre-Conference courses will be offered April 11
Join us at the Gaylord Opryland® Resort in Nashville, TN, April 12-14, 2024, as we explore, The ROI of Physician Leadership in Healthcare’s Transformation. Pre-Conference courses will be offered April 11
Why join AAPL?
Find support, shared experience, and security while advancing healthcare with like-minded colleagues
Find support, shared experience, and security while advancing healthcare with like-minded colleagues
"Through AAPL, I learned everything I needed to be successful in my career that med school didn't teach me."
"This community is a place with people I can reach out to who understand the same challenges"
Physicians in every career stage and specialty are being called on to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare. Find support, shared experience and connections within the AAPL community of physician leaders.
Watch to learn more about membership with AAPL and benefits of the Community.
There’s no better way to set yourself apart, gain prestige and advance your career.
The CPE designation tells a compelling story of your business acumen to colleagues, current and future employers, recruiters and others. It endorses your ability to lead large groups, manage budgets, address HR challenges, and apply strategic business insights.
We believe that all physicians are leaders.
Since our founding in 1975, we have helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development and thought leadership, by providing a supportive community of peers.
Physicians
educated
250,000+
Members in
45 Countries
10,000
CPE-certified
Physicians
4,000+
Expert Faculty across
dozens of disciplines
100+
Courses in Physician
Leadership