Your Schedule. Your Pace.
Self-Paced Courses
Bite-sized modules designed to fit into your demanding clinical schedules. Access materials 24/7.
CMECPEPhysician 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.
Multiple formats. One standard of excellence
How would you like to learn?
Real Projects. Real Feedback.
Hybrid Learning
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.
CMECPELive Sessions
MASTERY. CERTIFIED.
Micro-Credentials
Curated bundle of courses, each building expertise in a focused leadership domain. Valuable alone, or stackable toward CPE certification.
CMECPECertificate
FOCUSED EXPERTISE. IN 2 DAYS.
New: Advanced CMO Accelerator
Accelerators
Focused on a single leadership competency—finance, communications, health law, and more. Live or virtual. Gain practical tools in 2 days.
CMECPENetworkingQuick guide to our courses
Personalized Guidance
Not Sure Where to Start?
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.
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.
Schedule a Free 15-Minute Advising Session
- No sales pressure, no obligation. Just expert guidance tailored to your goals.
- Advisors who have helped hundreds of physicians map their leadership path
- Available by phone or online, just pick a time that works
Know Your Starting Point.
Insight that leads to action.
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.
