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Complete four 15-minute simulation modules assessing your Operations and Policy, Quality and Risk, Finance, and Strategy and Innovation abilities. Receive immediate personalized insights. Start today for only $99.
Complete four 15-minute simulation modules assessing your Operations and Policy, Quality and Risk, Finance, and Strategy and Innovation abilities. Receive immediate personalized insights. Start today for only $99.
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Are you interested in becoming a CEO? Is CEO the right job for you? Find out in our limited-availability academy.
Are you interested in becoming a CEO? Is CEO the right job for you? Find out in our limited-availability academy.
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Are you interested in becoming a CMO? Is CMO the right job for you? Find out in our limited-availability academy.
Are you interested in becoming a CMO? Is CMO the right job for you? Find out in our limited-availability academy.
Why join AAPL?
Discover support, shared experiences, and security as you advance healthcare alongside like-minded colleagues.
Discover support, shared experiences, and security as you advance healthcare alongside like-minded colleagues.
"Through AAPL, I learned everything I needed to be successful in my career that med school didn't teach me."
"This community is a place with people I can reach out to who understand the same challenges"
Physicians in every career stage and specialty are being called on to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare. Find support, shared experience and connections within the AAPL community of physician leaders.
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There’s no better way to set yourself apart, gain prestige and advance your career.
The CPE designation tells a compelling story of your business acumen to colleagues, current and future employers, recruiters and others. It endorses your ability to lead large groups, manage budgets, address HR challenges, and apply strategic business insights.
We believe that all physicians are leaders.
AAPL helps physicians develop leadership skills through education, career development and thought leadership by providing a supportive community of peers. Since our founding in 1975, more than...
Physicians
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