Physician Leadership Courses, CME & Resources

Clinical training prepares you to treat patients. AAPL prepares you to lead.

Since 1975, the American Association for Physician Leadership has been the premier global organization dedicated to providing education, career support, and advocacy to support physicians in their leadership journeys.

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Physician leading
Multiple formats. One standard of excellence

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Self-Paced Courses

Your Schedule. Your Pace.

Bite-sized modules designed to fit into your demanding clinical schedules. Access materials 24/7.

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Hybrid Learning

Real Projects. Real Feedback.

Self-paced content plus live sessions, tied to a real project from your actual work. Finish in 4–6 weeks, earning up to 14 CME credits.

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Micro-Credentials

MASTERY. CERTIFIED.

Curated bundle of courses, each building expertise in a focused leadership domain. Valuable alone, or stackable toward CPE certification.

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FOCUSED EXPERTISE. IN 2 DAYS.

Focused on a single leadership competency—finance, communications, health law, and more. Live or virtual. Gain practical tools in 2 days.

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Personalized Guidance

Not Sure Where to Start?

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Where are you currently in your leadership journey?

Elevate CPE as the destination

From CME Credits to a Career-Defining Credential

Up to 14 CME credits per course

Many AAPL courses carry AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, meeting your continuing medical education requirements while building the skills that define exceptional physician leaders. Credit hours are noted on each product listing.

Your coursework can also count toward the Certified Physician Executive (CPE), the gold standard credential for physicians in leadership roles.

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Ready When You Are

Still figuring out your path?

Speak with one of our advisors or take a leadership assessment to find the right fit for your goals and schedule.

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Know Your Starting Point.

Insight that leads to action.

$99 per assessment2 assessments available

AAPL offers 2 physician leadership assessments to help you evaluate your current competencies, identify growth areas, and find the right next step in your development.

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LEADERSHIP IS LEARNED

For over 50 years.

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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