American Association for Physician Leadership

AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.

Physician Leadership: More Valuable Than Ever —

A White Paper from the American Association for Physician Leadership

Quality Improvement

Evolution of Gender Inclusive Care: What Physician Leaders Can Learn from Our Experience

Vishal Patel, MD, Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, CPE, FAAPL

Physician leaders are vital in creating patient-centered, equitable programs. This article explores how one institution successfully implemented and evolved gender-affirming care to close healthcare equity gaps.

Self-Awareness

Exploring Unconventional Clinical Careers: An Interview with Dr. Sylvie Stacy

Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

Physician burnout is a pressing issue, making alternative career paths vital. Sylvie Stacy, MD, offers a guide to diverse, lesser-known clinical roles.

Environmental Influences

How Classical Hematology Aims to Meet the Growing Healthcare Needs of an Aging American Population

Amy D. Shapiro, MD

An aging U.S. population presents unique challenges in classical hematology, compounded by a shortage of specialists and limited training. A new education program, the first of its kind, focuses on rare bleeding disorders to fill this gap, aiming to improve care outcomes and serve as a model for other healthcare fields facing similar shortages.

SoundPractice

Coaching Physician Leaders with Dr. Lisa Herbert

Lisa Herbert, MD, FAAFP, PCC

Episode Summary: Join host Mike Sacopulos in an engaging conversation with Lisa Herbert, MD, FAAFP, PCC, a board-certified family physician and the visionary founder and CEO of Just the Right Balance. Herbert shares her inspiring journey from an early int...

Adaptability

A Guide to Updating Your Resume When Moving from Public to Private Sector

Marlo Lyons

With recent and ongoing layoffs in the federal workforce, many public sector workers are seeking employment in the private sector. Here are four ways to update your resume, as well as some networking tips, to set yourself up for private sector success.

Influence

Outsmart Your Own Biases

Jack B. Soll, Katherine L. Milkman, John W. Payne

How to broaden your thinking and make better decisions.

New Book

Next-Level Healthcare Leadership: Advanced Topics for Healthcare Administrators, Leaders, and Managers

Laura Hills, D.A.

Elevate your healthcare leadership. Discover 17 strategies to refine your skills, drive change, and craft a lasting legacy.

c1 Hills Next-Level Leadership

Payment Models

Private Equity Trends in Healthcare

Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Max Reiboldt, CPA, MBA

Discover the ins and outs of private equity in healthcare and learn about its impacts, challenges, and future trends.

Conflict Management

How to Encourage the Right Kind of Conflict on Your Team

Amy Gallo

Tensions are inevitable in the workplace. But there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy conflicts. Healthy team conflict moves a team towards its goals and builds productive, respectful, and trusting relationships.

Critical Appraisal Skills

The Road Less Traveled: The Route to Effective Delegation

Neil Baum, MD

This article examines the importance of effective delegation in medical practices, enhancing efficiency and patient care, and offers steps to build staff trust and responsibility.

Influence

Leading Through Change in a Healthcare Delivery Setting

Lisa Belisle, MD, PhD, MBA, MPH, CPE, FAAFP, Louis S. Nadelson, PhD, MEd, BS, BA

This study explores how healthcare leaders manage change, using interviews with administrators to document their preparation, philosophy, priorities, and barrier navigation.

Self-Awareness

Moving Forward With Collaboration

Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)

Physicians face immense pressure because of evolving technologies, demanding patients, and new care models. Leaders must understand and influence these changes.

For over 45 years.

The American Association for Physician Leadership has helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development, thought leadership and community building.

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) changed its name from the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) in 2014. We may have changed our name, but we are the same organization that has been serving physician leaders since 1975.

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formerly known as the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE)