AAPL Unveils Innovative Technical Skills Assessment for Healthcare Leaders

WASHINGTON, DC – May 7, 2025– The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) proudly announces the launch of the Technical Skills Assessment, a groundbreaking behavioral evaluation designed to assess the critical skills of healthcare leaders. By immersing leaders in realistic scenarios, the assessment provides accurate and actionable insights into their strengths and weaknesses. These insights will empower leaders to improve their leadership approach, positively impacting their team, organization, and patients they serve.

This comprehensive assessment covers four key domains aligned with AAPL’s Physician Leadership Technical Skills: Operations and Policy, Quality and Risk, Finance, and Strategy and Innovation. Utilizing evidence-based healthcare scenarios and critical non-clinical incidents that physician leaders face daily, the Technical Skills Assessment offers an authentic evaluation of their capabilities.

Key Features:

• Objective Measurement: Gain a clear, objective understanding of interpersonal and decision-making skills.

• Realistic Simulation: Experience genuine workplace situations through the simulation of typical communication forms, ensuring optimal and relevant results.

• Pre- and Post-Assessment Capability: Track your skill development over time, ensuring continuous improvement.

“The Technical Skills Assessment is a transformative tool that empowers physician leaders to evaluate and enhance their critical business and leadership skills objectively," said Peter Angood, MD, FRCS (C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon), president and CEO of AAPL. "Utilizing the results from this assessment, combined with the various AAPL assets, we provide leaders with the essential tools they need to lead effectively in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape.”

Physician leaders can now take advantage of this innovative tool to gain a precise and comprehensive evaluation of their leadership and business skills, ensuring they are well-equipped to lead with confidence.