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Physician executives who work in industry and large healthcare organizations tend to assimilate the characteristics of their nonmedical counterparts and psychologically distance themselves from practicing physicians.

June 1, 2020

The Physician Leadership Journal is the premier source of insight and information on the business of medicine and the leadership knowledge at the level of the physician. We encourage you to submit a manuscript for review.

May 21, 2020

COVID-19 is creating the need for managing change; the AAPL is releasing a new book titled: All Physicians Are Leaders: Reflections On Inspiring Change Together For Better Healthcare by Peter B. Angood

May 20, 2020

A letter from our CEO Peter B. Angood, MD.

May 15, 2020

Dr. Peter Angood is president and CEO of the American Association for Physician Leadership, the world’s oldest and largest professional association solely dedicated to physician-led, inter-professional leadership. In that role since 2012, he has cont...

May 12, 2020

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. One in 5 Americans are affected by mental health issues, with depression being the most common problem.

Physicians’ expertise is valuable in a variety of organizations outside the healthcare setting — wherever the goal is better health.

Assuming a CEO candidate is a good organizational fit, demonstrating proficiency in two general skills will be a major determinant in getting the job offer.

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Improving physicians’ mental health will require a fundamental overhaul of the healthcare system.

May 5, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to impact us on a global scale, maintaining the health and well-being of providers and clinical teams is critical. But how can we do this when the demands on healthcare workers are so high?

May 1, 2020

How Physicians Can Leverage Their Clinical Skills to Transition to Another Career

April 30, 2020

Only one in five C-suite executives is a woman, and women remain underrepresented at all levels.

For over 50 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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