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.

Healthcare professionals should focus on emotional reflection and human connection to sustain compassion and resilience. Embracing narrative medicine and patient stories helps combat burnout, foster empathy, and reaffirm their purpose: healing with k...

The 2025 Fall Institute brought together hundreds of physician leaders for four intensive days of education, innovation, and community building. From unveiling groundbreaking technology platforms to celebrating more than 50 years of leadership develo...

The third day of the 2025 Fall Institute showcased AAPL's legacy of shaping healthcare through physician leadership development. With over 250,000 healthcare leaders trained since 1975, the day featured intensive academies, specialized courses, expan...

Day 2 of the 2025 Fall Institute brought together learning, wellness, and community as physician leaders explored innovative educational sessions, celebrated the launch of a groundbreaking new book, and connected through networking opportunities rang...

At the 2025 Fall Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, AAPL President & CEO Peter B. Angood, MD, unveiled transformative initiatives designed to meet evolving healthcare challenges. His presentation highlighted innovative programs including the AAPL Heli...

Stepping into leadership during turmoil offers opportunities but poses challenges like burnout, poor communication, rushed changes, and ignoring feedback. Success requires collaboration, learning, and adaptability.

Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we’ve compiled seven of our favorite Tips on leading effective meetings, from how to boost participation to how to stay grounded and gui...

Physician biases can affect patient care outcomes. Addressing subconscious factors through awareness, education, and training can enhance care relationships and results.

Amid massive technological changes, like the advancement of gen AI and its estimated impacts on jobs, the study makes a strong case for the continued development of soft skills—for both individuals and firms.

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Innovation is often the gold standard for firms looking to grow profits and become leaders in their industries. But given the steep cost of failure, is a relentless pursuit of innovation always advisable? Or might there be some instances when imitati...