AAPL | In-Training Membership
In-Training Membership
Our investment in the future of healthcare: YOU
Start your healthcare leadership journey today with our complimentary in-training membership available to any medical student, resident, or fellow in training.

Membership Overview
5
Minute
Onboarding
110+
Course
Options
1,100+
Articles, Guides,
and Publications
25%
Off AAPL
Courses and Books
Who Qualifies?
Students enrolled in medical school*
Residents in 1st - 4th year
Fellows in 1st - 3rd year
*Student verification required
Questions? Contact us at 800-562-8088 or email customerservice@physicianleaders.org

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.

What Does Membership Provide You?
Membership
Consistent access to mentors who will help you achieve your goals while supporting your professional journey by sharing their own valuable experiences.
Library Leadership
Learn from an array of industry-leading articles and resources – including white papers, newsletters, webinars, and podcasts – to further your professional growth.
Networking & Mentoring
Connect with peers in the AAPL community to discuss industry trends, solve problems, and network all in one secure platform.
Career Support
Advance with career coaching, leadership skills assessments, and wellness support tailored for your individual needs.
Lifelong Learning
A curated collection of programs, products, and services that support you at every stage of your career.
Get a head start with AAPL
Members-Only Perks
Enjoy countless discounted resources, career advancing opportunities, and get exclusive access to countless journals, newsletters, news sources, and webinars.
Discounted Resources
Applied to ALL courses and publications
Discount on Resolve's services (opens in a new tab) for reviewing and negotiating physician contracts
Negotiated rates for access to Certified Financial Planners™ (opens in a new tab) and services
To see a full list of member perks, visit the members benefits page

Career Advancing Opportunities
Earn the FAAPL credential with Fellowship
Join the exclusive Vanguard Program
Peer-to-peer connection via the member directory
Ability to become an AAPL board member
Members-only networking events
Participation in the AAPL Mentorship Program
Participation in Awards programs

Exclusive Access to
The Physician Leadership Connect members-only forum.
The award-winning Physician Leadership Journal (PLJ)
The Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal (HALMJ)
Curated e-delivery of top industry news through the Daily Digest
The Expanded AAPL Leadership Development Platform
On-Demand Webinars

By educating yourself through AAPL you can become a leader for any position you are in. The opportunity is there, but the association is going to give you the skills for you to be able to achieve it.
Zulma M. Berrios, M.D. Chief Medical Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Physician Leadership Since 1975
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).
250,000+
Physicians Educated
10,000
Physicians Members of AAPL Representing 35 countries
4,300
CPE Certified Physicians
110
Expert Faculty across dozens of disciplines
7
Micro-Credentials
Special 25% Off Just for You
Among all the members benefits, we also offer an additional 25% off all AAPL programs, products, and services.