WASHINGTON, DC – August 1, 2025 — The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is proud to announce the release of a new book, How to Jumpstart Your Medical Career and Thrive in Practice: Practical Advice and Insight from a Battle-Tested Physician.
Written by renowned physician, healthcare consultant, and author Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL, this practical and inspiring guide is designed to help physicians at any stage of their career navigate the complexities of medical practice, overcome career pitfalls, and rekindle their professional purpose. Lazarus delivers candid, experience-based essays offering actionable advice, emotional validation, and professional insight. Readers are encouraged to reflect, recalibrate, and thrive — whether they choose to stay in practice or explore new paths. The book covers essential topics such as the art of listening in medicine, recognizing red flags in job interviews, dealing with burnout, and leveraging AI in Primary Care.
Table of Contents Highlights:
What Does It Mean to Be Battle-Tested?
The Physiological Power of Storytelling
The Art of Listening in Medicine Is More Than a Skill — It’s a Necessity
Brutal Career Truths for Doctors (Read This Before It’s Too Late)
Recognizing Red Flags in Job Interviews
The Leadership Power of Introverted Physicians
How to Prioritize Your Well-Being (Without Sacrificing Your Career)
About the Author: Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL is a healthcare consultant, certified physician executive, and nationally recognized author, speaker, and champion of physician leadership and wellness. With a distinguished career spanning clinical practice, health insurance, and pharmaceutical industries, Lazarus has published over 450 articles and essays and has written and edited more than a dozen books. Lazarus holds adjunct faculty appointments at Temple University School of Medicine and Temple University Fox School of Business and Management.
As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, supporting physicians with the tools and insights to succeed has never been more crucial. Discover practical strategies, expert guidance, and renewed inspiration with How to Jumpstart Your Medical Career and Thrive in Practice.
About the American Association for Physician Leadership
The core philosophy of the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is that leadership is learned. AAPL is focused on the personal transformation of all physicians, and through them the organizations they serve. With the goal of improving patient outcomes, workforce wellness, and a refinement of all healthcare delivery, AAPL has remained the only association solely focused on providing professional development, leadership education, and management training exclusively for physicians. Since its founding in 1975, AAPL has educated more than 250,000 physicians across 35 countries—including CEOs, chief medical officers, and physicians at all levels of healthcare. www.physicianleaders.org