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Synnott will also share stories of her own successes and failures, practical examples, and new strategies and concepts that can be applied within your own organization to help find future success in healthcare project management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\nThe American Association for Physician Leadership® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.\n\nThe American Association for Physician Leadership® staff and the faculty presented for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.\n\nThe American Association for Physician Leadership® designates this enduring material for a maximum of \u003cem\u003e4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)\u003c\/em\u003e ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.\n\nOnce you click “accept disclaimer,” you will have access to course material and no refund will be allowed for this course.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCollaborators\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe content in this course was developed and vetted in collaboration with Laura Synnott.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eKey Dates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOriginal Course Release Date: June 2020 \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\nCourse Review and Renewal: June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\nCourse Expiration Date: June 2029\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\nYour Course Access Expires: 365 days from your purchase of the course\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnce you click “accept disclaimer,” you will have access to course material and no refund will be allowed for this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  ","brand":"AAPL Shopify","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923146272905,"sku":"E-PRMT","price":424.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5578\/3490\/files\/afff116ae5a851b51f6cb89e5c00fac6a84cd3d3.jpg?v=1790361131"},{"product_id":"managing-physician-performance","title":"Managing Physician Performance (14 CME)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnroll in Managing Physician Performance to learn how to find — and keep — the most talented physicians. 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There are two major age groups: those older than 60 and physicians between the ages of 30 and 39. As a result, the importance of both recruiting and retaining physicians has never been greater. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis course is focused on understanding the obstacles physicians face in the present healthcare environment and using that knowledge to focus on ways to break down these barriers. A critical element of the course is attendee participation with a discussion of challenges faced in physician engagement, recruitment and retention in a variety of clinical settings. Through an exploration of these and other topics, attendees will develop strategies to improve physician satisfaction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCourse Objectives \u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBy the end of this course, you should be able to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e- Describe the changes of the healthcare environment and the challenges of recruiting and retaining in that environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e- List strategies and processes for improving the patient-care environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e- Explain how physicians feel fulfilled and how to create a work environment in which physicians feel fulfilled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e- Describe the unique challenges of recruiting providers and how to address these challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn5.dcbstatic.com\/files\/p\/h\/physicianleaders_docebosaas_com\/wysiwyg_upload\/1754595317606-Module%201%20Graphic%201_BM%20Headshot.jpg\" style=\"width:209px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;\" alt=\"1754595317606-Module 1 Graphic 1_BM Headshot.jpg\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMeet Your Faculty: Brian McDonough\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBrian McDonough, MD, FAAPL, FAAFP, CPE is Clinical Professor in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Department\/Center of Family and Community Medicine. 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His wealth of experience combined with proven communication skills are valuable when crucial organizational decisions are being made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer \u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe American Association for Physician Leadership® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe American Association for Physician Leadership® staff and the faculty presented for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe American Association for Physician Leadership® designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5 \u003cem\u003eAMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)\u003c\/em\u003e ™. 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