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New Book Offers Physicians a Roadmap to Healthcare Executive Leadership

February 6, 2026

The Leadership Learning Curve Provides Candid Insights on Becoming a Chief Medical Officer


New Handbook Addresses Critical Gap in Physician Career Transition Support

January 30, 2026

Managing the Maze Provides a Comprehensive Guide for More Than 35,000 Annual Medical Graduates Facing Complex Career Decisions


New Book Provides Physicians a Step-by-Step Framework for Career Transformation and Advancement

November 7, 2025

Discover a physician-tested framework for career transformation in this practical guide by Dr. Pamela C. Sullivan. Learn step-by-step strategies for navigating career transitions, preventing burnout, and advancing your medical career with proven methods from 40+ years of healthcare leadership experience.


Core Versus Chore: New Book Offers Healthcare Leaders Battle-Tested Framework to Eliminate Burnout and Inefficiency

October 31, 2025

Written by physician leader and healthcare executive Grace E. Terrell, MD, MMM, FACP, FACPE, this practical and transformative guide addresses healthcare's most persistent challenges by separating what truly matters — the core mission of patient care — from the administrative and technological chores that burden clinical teams and drive burnout.


Between Heartbeats and Algorithms: New Book Challenges Healthcare Leaders to Reclaim Humanity in Medicine

October 24, 2025

New book by Dr.Devjit Roy reveals how true healing comes from compassion and connection, not just data. Through moving patient stories, it’s a call to bring humanity back to healthcare.


Supporting Physician Success: AAPL Launches Book to Overcome Career Challenges and Thrive

August 1, 2025

New book by Dr. Arthur Lazarus helps physicians navigate career challenges and rediscover purpose. This practical guide offers experienced advice on avoiding burnout, spotting job interview red flags, mastering patient listening skills, and leveraging AI. Whether staying in medicine or exploring new paths, readers gain actionable insights to recalibrate and thrive professionally.


AAPL Publishes Book to Equip Healthcare Professionals with Key Leadership and Communication Competencies

July 25, 2025

Neil Baum, MD's book helps you master public speaking, career management, legal issues, and new healthcare opportunities. It bridges clinical training and business skills, offering practical advice to improve operations, manage difficult patients, and boost staff morale. Enhance your career and patient satisfaction with Baum’s strategies.


New AAPL Book Analyzes Misconduct in Healthcare

May 22, 2025

One of society’s most intimate and trust-based sectors stands at a critical turning point. A new book by Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MBA, MHA, CPE, FAAPL, FACHE, FASA, published by the American Association for Physician Leadership, urges those in the healthcare industry to foster an environment that is comprehensive, balanced, and supportive.


AAPL Unveils Innovative Technical Skills Assessment for Healthcare Leaders

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. These insights will empower leaders to improve their leadership approach, positively impacting their team, organization, and patients they serve.


AAPL Honors CPEs, Fellows, and Leape & Schenke Award Winners

May 2, 2025

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of physicians who have earned the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential and Fellowship designations within AAPL. At the Annual Leadership Conference last week in Boston, MA, AAPL also honored Leape Ahead and Roger Shenke Award winners.

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