University Partners

American Association for Physician Leadership® Education Partners

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First, you finish the association's prerequisites and tests. After that, you can pick among six of the nation's top universities to complete your post-graduate degree.

AAPL has partnered with these universities to offer multiple degree options, including, MBA with a Focus in Medical Management, Physicians Executive MBA, Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety Management (MS-HQSM), Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy (MS-HCAP), Master of Science in Population Health (MS-POPH), and Master of Advanced Study in Health Informatics (MS-ASHI). The formats vary: some programs are online and asynchronous, while others combine on-campus residencies with online learning.

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Isenberg Umass Amherst

MBA with a Focus in Medical Management

  • 11 courses for 34 credits

  • 100% online, asynchronous

  • All core courses offered every Fall, Spring, Summer

  • Admission on a rolling basis throughout the year


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Content

  • Practical business knowledge

  • Emphasis on experiential and collaborative learning;
    best practices

  • Curriculum integrates business analytics

  • Easily applied to healthcare

Program Begins

  • February, May and September

Application Deadline:

  • Jun. 1 for Fall

  • Oct. 1 for Spring

  • Feb. 1 for Summer

Time

  • 9-11 Hours per week, per class

Cost

  • $30,500

  • Pay as you go each semester at $832.50 per credit (discounted AAPL rate) plus registration fees and books

Contact

Dianne Jester, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
Graduate & Professional Programs
413-658-4787 | dejester@isenberg.umass.edu



Auburn University - small

Physicians Executive MBA

  • 21 months start to finish

  • Five short on-campus residencies and two study trips

  • In-depth interaction with faculty and students

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Content

  • Management

  • Finance

  • Leadership

  • Policy

Program Begins

  • Fall Semester

Application Deadline:

  • July 15 for Fall Start

Time

  • 10-14 Hours per week

Cost

  • 10% tuition reduction for AAPL members who have completed the Master's Prerequisite Curriculum.

  • The total cost includes tuition, e-books, cases, course materials, software, lodging for residencies, study trip, and most meals during residencies.

Contact

  • Amy Ware, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment

  • gradex@auburn.edu

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Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety Management

  • 30 Credit program with Capstone Project

  • 10 Online courses

  • Asynchronous delivery

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Content:

  • Health care quality

  • Patient Safety

  • Patient-Directed Care

  • Change Management

  • Health Systems Science

  • Population Health

Program Begins:

  • January and September

Application Deadline:

  • July for Fall start

  • November for Spring start

Time:

  • 10-14 hours per week, per course

Cost:

  • $33,010

Contact:

  • April Smith

  • 215-503-5305


Master of Science in Population Health

  • 30 Credit program with Capstone Project

  • 10 Online courses

  • Asynchronous delivery


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Content:

  • Health economics, risk, and finance

  • Health informatics

  • Health policy analysis and advocacy

  • Disease prevention and care management

Program Begins:

  • January and September

Application Deadline:

  • July for Fall start

  • November for Spring start

Time:

  • 10-14 hours per week, per course

Cost:

  • $33,000

Contact:

  • April Smith

  • 215-503-5305


Arizona State University College of Health Solutions

Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy

  • 30 Credit program with Capstone Project

  • All online, asynchronous delivery and self-paced

  • Interactive with faculty and other learners


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Content:

  • High Value Team-based Patient Care

  • Healthcare Leadership

  • Healthcare Systems Engineering

  • Population Health

  • Healthcare Economics and Policy

  • Healthcare Management

  • Healthcare Informatics

Program Begins:

  • Five Entry Points per year

Application Deadline:

  • Jun. 1 for Fall

  • Oct. 1 for Spring

  • Feb. 1 for Summer

Time:

  • 10-15 hours per week throughout

Cost:

  • Includes 10% off Program fees for AAPL members

  • Textbooks and other university fees not included

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Master of Advanced Study in Health Informatics

  • 30 Credit program with Applied Project

  • All online, asynchronous delivery and self-paced

  • Interactive with faculty and other learners

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Content:

  • Develop Program Methodologies for Disease Prevention

  • Healthcare Treatment

  • Patient Care

  • Healthcare Management

  • Healthcare Informatics

  • Healthcare Leadership

Program Begins:

  • Next start date: 08/21/2025

  • Total classes: 10

  • Weeks per class: 7.5

  • Total credit hours: 30

Application Deadline:

  • Oct. 1 for Spring

  • Feb. 1 for Summer

  • Jun. 1 for Fall

Cost:

  • Includes 10% off Program fees for AAPL members

  • Textbooks and other university fees not included

Contact:

Kelly school of business

Physician MBA Program

Focused at the intersection of business and medicine, the Physician MBA at the top-ranked Indiana University Kelley School of Business combines management and leadership fundamentals with strategic healthcare courses designed for physicians. The 21-month MBA blends online learning with monthly weekend sessions.

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Content

  • Healthcare-Focused Foundational Business Concepts

  • Process Analysis & Improvement (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt)

  • Healthcare Policy in Washington, DC

  • Healthcare Consulting and Organizational Projects

Program Begins

  • August

Application Deadline:

  • July 15

Time

  • 10 to 14 asynchronous hours per week, plus monthly in-person weekend sessions

Cost

  • $45,500 per year

  • 10% off tuition for AAPL members

  • CME credits awarded for every hour spent in class

  • Scholarships and employee sponsorship are available.

Contact

  • Susannah Gillan Gawor

  • 317-274-3855



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MBA and an MS in Healthcare Leadership

  • A diverse cohort of physicians, senior clinicians and executives from across the
    healthcare ecosystem

  • Earn 2 degrees in 22 months: an Ivy League MBA and an MS in Healthcare
    Leadership

  • Alternating class weekends (Saturday-Sunday) in New York City with four
    residential sessions in Ithaca, NY and the New York City area

  • Executive coaching, team coaching and clinician mentorship

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Curriculum Highlights:

  • Core MBA business disciplines: finance, strategy, operations, accounting and marketing as well as electives

  • Healthcare systems policy, innovation, health informatics and artificial intelligence

  • Capstone projects with real-world impact

Program Begins:

  • July

Application Deadline:

  • Rolling admissions

Cost:

  • $25,000 scholarship for AAPL members who have completed the Master’s Prerequisite

  • Additional merit scholarships available for qualified applicants

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