University Partners
American Association for Physician Leadership® Education Partners
More About the Programs
First, you finish the association's prerequisites and tests. After that, you can pick among six of the nation's top universities to complete your post-graduate degree.
AAPL has partnered with these universities to offer multiple degree options, including Master of Medical Management (MMM), MBA with a Focus in Medical Management, Physicians Executive MBA, Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety Management (MS-HQSM), Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy (MS-HCAP), Master of Science in Population Health (MS-POPH), and Master of Advanced Study in Health Informatics (MS-ASHI). The formats vary: some programs are online and asynchronous, while others combine on-campus residencies with online learning.
MBA with a Focus in Medical Management
- 11 courses for 34 credits
- 100% online, asynchronous
- All core courses offered every Fall, Spring, Summer
- Admission on a rolling basis throughout the year
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Content
- Practical business knowledge
- Emphasis on experiential and collaborative learning;
best practices - Curriculum integrates business analytics
- Easily applied to healthcare
Program Begins
- February, May and September
Application Deadline:
- Jun. 1 for Fall
- Oct. 1 for Spring
- Feb. 1 for Summer
Time
- 9-11 Hours per week, per class
Cost
- $30,500
- Pay as you go each semester at $832.50 per credit (discounted AAPL rate) plus registration fees and books
Contact
Dianne Jester, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
Graduate & Professional Programs
413-658-4787 | dejester@isenberg.umass.edu
Academic Advisor
Graduate & Professional Programs
413-658-4787 | dejester@isenberg.umass.edu
Physicians Executive MBA
- 21 months start to finish
- Five short on-campus residencies and two study trips
- In-depth interaction with faculty and students
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Content
- Management
- Finance
- Leadership
- Policy
Program Begins
- Fall Semester
Application Deadline:
- July 15 for Fall Start
Time
- 10-14 Hours per week
Cost
- 10% tuition reduction for AAPL members who have completed the Master's Prerequisite Curriculum.
- The total cost includes tuition, e-books, cases, course materials, software, lodging for residencies, study trip, and most meals during residencies.
Contact
- Amy Ware, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment
- gradex@auburn.edu
Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety Management
- 30 Credit program with Capstone Project
- 10 Online courses
- Asynchronous delivery
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Content:
- Health care quality
- Patient Safety
- Patient-Directed Care
- Change Management
- Health Systems Science
- Population Health
Program Begins:
- January and September
Application Deadline:
- July for Fall start
- November for Spring start
Time:
- 10-14 hours per week, per course
Cost:
- $33,010
Contact:
- April Smith
- 215-503-5305
Master of Science in Population Health
- 30 Credit program with Capstone Project
- 10 Online courses
- Asynchronous delivery
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Content:
- Health economics, risk, and finance
- Health informatics
- Health policy analysis and advocacy
- Disease prevention and care management
Program Begins:
- January and September
Application Deadline:
- July for Fall start
- November for Spring start
Time:
- 10-14 hours per week, per course
Cost:
- $33,000
Contact:
- April Smith
- 215-503-5305
Master of Medical Management
- Hybrid 18-month course
- (4) 4-½ Day on-campus sessions
- Online and asynchronous delivery
- Interactive sessions online and onsite
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Content:
- Physician Leadership
- Strategy Development
- Management tools and methods with real world application
- Healthcare provider and payer focus
Program Begins:
- September (pre-work material mailed early July)
Application Deadline:
- April 1
- Completed applications including all required materials are reviewed on a rolling basis
Time:
- 10-15 hours per week
Cost:
- $47,500
- Includes all materials and most meals
Contact:
- Rebekah Apple
- 412-268-8634
Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy
- 30 Credit program with Capstone Project
- All online, asynchronous delivery and self-paced
- Interactive with faculty and other learners
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Content:
- High Value Team-based Patient Care
- Healthcare Leadership
- Healthcare Systems Engineering
- Population Health
- Healthcare Economics and Policy
- Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Informatics
Program Begins:
- Five Entry Points per year
Application Deadline:
- Jun. 1 for Fall
- Oct. 1 for Spring
- Feb. 1 for Summer
Time:
- 10-15 hours per week throughout
Cost:
- Includes 10% off Program fees for AAPL members
- Textbooks and other university fees not included
Contact:
- Erica Hallum
- Email: Erica.Hallum@asu.edu
Master of Advanced Study in Health Informatics
- 30 Credit program with Applied Project
- All online, asynchronous delivery and self-paced
- Interactive with faculty and other learners
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Content:
- Develop Program Methodologies for Disease Prevention
- Healthcare Treatment
- Patient Care
- Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Informatics
- Healthcare Leadership
Program Begins:
- Next start date: 08/21/2025
- Total classes: 10
- Weeks per class: 7.5
- Total credit hours: 30
Application Deadline:
- Oct. 1 for Spring
- Feb. 1 for Summer
- Jun. 1 for Fall
Cost:
- Includes 10% off Program fees for AAPL members
- Textbooks and other university fees not included
Contact:
- Erica Hallum
- Email: Erica.Hallum@asu.edu
Physician MBA Program
Focused at the intersection of business and medicine, the Physician MBA at the top-ranked Indiana University Kelley School of Business combines management and leadership fundamentals with strategic healthcare courses designed for physicians. The 21-month MBA blends online learning with monthly weekend sessions.
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Content
- Healthcare-Focused Foundational Business Concepts
- Process Analysis & Improvement (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt)
- Healthcare Policy in Washington, DC
- Healthcare Consulting and Organizational Projects
Program Begins
- August
Application Deadline:
- July 15
Time
- 10 to 14 asynchronous hours per week, plus monthly in-person weekend sessions
Cost
- $45,500 per year
- 10% off tuition for AAPL members
- CME credits awarded for every hour spent in class
- Scholarships and employee sponsorship are available.
Contact
- Susannah Gillan Gawor
- 317-274-3855