American Association for Physician Leadership

Professional Capabilities

April 12, 2024
FEATURED

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.

February 21, 2025

The July 2024 CrowdStrike incident demonstrates the need to develop capabilities to assess the downstream business impact of cyber events, establish appropriate cyber resiliency objectives, and ensure effective communication for better cyber risk man...

The traditional handshake, a 3,000-year-old symbol of trust and friendship, may need to be replaced with hand hygiene practices to reduce hospital-acquired infections and ensure safer patient interactions.

February 17, 2025

We often focus our attention on the first 90 days of a CEO’s tenure — and for good reason, as a successful first 90 days establishes a strong foundation for the months and years to come. But it’s often the period afterwards that can make or break a C...

January 1, 2025

Although a certain degree of analytical and technical skill is a minimum requirement for success, studies indicate that emotional intelligence may be the key attribute that distinguishes outstanding performers from those who are merely adequate.

Storytelling helps patients cope with illness, treatment, or death by providing meaning and comfort, enhancing doctor-patient communication and making medical interactions more meaningful.

December 24, 2024

The way we work has changed — and so has leadership. Leaders are under new pressures to perform at higher levels and adapt quickly to changing demands. In this article, the author shares advice from three leadership experts and outlines the six skill...

December 22, 2024

Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, discusses her journey from clinical practice to leadership, offering advice for early-career physicians and highlighting women's crucial roles in healthcare leadership.

December 18, 2024

Healthcare professionals should recognize their limitations and surround themselves with a diverse team for successful start-ups. Teams with varied expertise in health, tech, and business are crucial. Attracting talent and organizing the team effecti...

December 16, 2024

In this episode of SoundPractice, Stefanie Green, MD, shares insights from her career, the ethical and legal aspects of assisted dying, and the challenges faced by practitioners and patients.

Dealing with challenging patient interactions. Traditional workshops and training models often miss the mark in providing effective strategies, leading to frustration and bias. Even for the most "difficult" patients, a mindset shift towards kindness ...

December 9, 2024

Whether your concern is a disruption of hours, weeks, or months, there are practical, prudent steps to take now that can enhance day-to-day business performance while fostering robustness and resilience. The authors present several steps within the f...

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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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PO Box 96503 I BMB 97493
Washington, DC 20090-6503

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PO Box 745725
Atlanta, GA 30374-5725
(800) 562-8088
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formerly known as the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE)