ABOUT AAPL
Empowering physician leaders for over 50 years
The American Association for Physician Leadership (Formerly ACPE) is the only association focused on the personal transformation of all physicians, and through them the organizations they serve.
our mission
It is our core belief that all physicians are leaders, and as such are especially vital in determining and effecting better healthcare services delivery and patient outcomes.
We therefore endeavor to prepare physicians in diverse disciplines to be influential and effective leaders in the improvement, delivery and management of healthcare services.
LED BY PHYSICIANS, FOR PHYSICIANS
Since our beginning in 1975…
AAPL has been the premier organization for physician leadership.
Where other business schools may have generic programming, we are the only professional organization in the world that solely focuses on providing leadership education, management training and career development designed for the physician workforce (and the organizations they represent)
300,000
Physicians empowered
10,000
Physicians members of AAPL representing 35 countries
4,400
CPE-Certified Physicians
110
Courses in physician leadership
7
Micro-Credentials
AAPL At Work
Physicians trained by AAPL serve in leadership positions throughout many industries
NASA
The Cleveland Clinic
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Mayo Clinic
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
NHS
Yale-New Haven
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
AAPL has meant the world to me in understanding and preparing me for a role I didn’t even know I would have someday.
Stephanie Duggan MD, FACEP, FAAPL, CPE Chief Clinical Officer, SSM Health
The AAPL Experience
We invite you to explore how we can help you develop your leadership skills, advance your career, and find support as you do.
Lifelong Learning
A curated collection of programs, products, and services that can be tailored to you, wherever you are in your career.
Credentials
Since 1997, the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential has distinguished physicians as influential leaders in the field.
Career Support
Career coaching, leadership skills assessments, and wellness support tailored to your individual needs.
Articles & Guides
Access to an array of articles and resources—including journals, newsletters, books, webinars and podcasts—designed to further professional growth.
Wellness
Programming focusing on physician wellness can help you find the balance between professional growth and personal fulfillment.
Publications
The PLJ, books, and more: combined resources from Award-winning journalists, healthcare experts, and physician leaders from around the world.
Membership
Gain a competitive edge through leadership education, career guidance, a peer-based network and unmatched resources.
Live Events
AAPL live events feature top faculty and CME courses, in-person networking with your peers, and stunning locations.
Get Involved
Through Fellowship, Mentorship, and Vanguard, impact the healthcare community now and shape it for the future.
CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVE
The gold standard certification in physician leadership: only available from AAPL
Alter the trajectory of your career by earning the CPE credential. With the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) curriculum you will gain knowledge, skills and core competencies that will allow you to successfully transition into a wide array of leadership roles.
