Influence
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.
Trust and Respect
Now Is the Time for Courage
Ranjay Gulati
Research has shown that fortune favors the bold, not the cautious. But in volatile and uncertain times, many leaders hesitate to act, and others simply freeze up. The question is, Can bravery be acquired?
Systems Awareness
Experts Say Rural Emergency Rooms Are Increasingly Run Without Doctors
Arielle Zionts
Rural ERs like Montana's Dahl Memorial often operate without on-site doctors, relying on physician assistants and nurse practitioners amid a national doctor shortage.
Self-Awareness
Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Academic Medicine: Practical Strategies for Physician Leaders
Michael D. Patrick, MD, Erica L. Banta, MBA
This article explores the relevance of EQ in the core areas of academic medicine and highlights EQ’s potential to foster effective, compassionate, and resilient healthcare relationships and environments.
SoundPractice
The HALM (Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management) Credential and New Textbook with Dr. Daniel Handel
Daniel A. Handel, MD, MBA, MPH
This episode of SoundPractice discusses the launch of the HALM (Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Management) fellowship and credential. Dan Handel, MD, outlines his perspective on physician leadership based on his clinical and executive experience. The episode also covers details about the new HALM textbook, the upcoming board review course by the AAPL, the fellowship requirements, and the strategic planning involved in the book project.
Influence
Leadership Is Learned: Rewriting the Physician Leadership Script
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
Leadership is a skill that can be learned and cultivated, and when physicians embrace leadership, they have the power to transform healthcare and positively impact lives.
Collaborative Function
CMOs and CNOs Work Together to Address Staffing Challenges
Lola Butcher
Strong CMO-CNO collaboration, respect, and communication can ease staffing issues, fostering system solutions and reducing friction in healthcare teams.
New Book
How to Jumpstart Your Medical Career and Thrive in Practice: Practical Advice and Insight from a Battle-Tested Physician
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
This guide offers actionable advice and moving stories to help physicians overcome burnout, regain passion, and make empowered career decisions, whether staying in practice or exploring new opportunities.
Leadership Is Learned: Rewriting the Physician Leadership Script
CMOs and CNOs Work Together to Address Staffing Challenges
Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Academic Medicine: Practical Strategies for Physician Leaders
Physician Wellness: Breaking the Stigma and Supporting Mental Health
The Road Less Traveled
The One-Ahead Principle: Magician Secrets for Doctors
Technology Integration
How Savvy Companies Are Using Chinese AI
Amit Joshi, Mark J. Greeven, Sophie Liu, Kunjian Li
This article presents a framework to help leaders at global firms understand China’s unique gen AI architecture. The authors contend that we’re entering an era when no single gen AI stack or tool will dominate. Rather, companies will need to strategically integrate Chinese and Western AI solutions.
Healthcare Process
The Imposter Syndrome
Charles R. Stoner, DBA, Jason S. Stoner, PhD
Imposter syndrome affects accomplished individuals who doubt their abilities, fearing exposure as frauds. It’s common in new roles, linked to perfectionism, and impacts leadership and self-confidence dynamics.
Systems Awareness
Why You Need Systems Thinking Now
Tima Bansal, Julian Birkinshaw
Systems thinking emphasizes understanding interdependencies, redefining problems iteratively, and engaging diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions. This article outlines a four-step framework.
Economics
How to Know When to Pursue Your Side Gig Full-Time
Eddie Yoon, Christopher Lochhead, Katrina Kirsch
Data show that many people are leaving traditional jobs to pursue side gigs—and that many more aspire to make this leap. One of the things that holds people back is uncertainty about the timing. In our work, we’ve identified five factors to consider.
Self-Awareness
The Road Less Traveled
Claire M. Fraser, PhD
From a middle-class upbringing to pioneering microbial genomics, this author's journey is a testament to resilience, mentorship, and the push for diversity in STEM.