American Association for Physician Leadership

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September 2, 2022

Dr. Rattray is the author of the book When All Becomes New: A Doctor's Stories of Life, Love, and Loss. Written with powerful, compassionate insight, the book reveals the joys of triumph and the harrowing experiences in caring for critically ill ba...

August 23, 2022

In a series of studies over the past decade, colleagues and I have sought to identify off-the-job behaviors that foretell an executive’s propensity for ethical lapses. Through this work we have pinpointed two traits—materialism and an inclination tow...

August 18, 2022

In this episode of SoundPractice, Mike Sacopulos and Michael Walls, DO, MPH, discuss the rich history and mission of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) – and how the organization works to prepare, train, and embolden medical students to ...

August 10, 2022

The goal of this article is to raise awareness of a historical fact: The business environment undergoes a major shift every decade or two. Each one creates new business opportunities and requires changes in leadership approaches.

Mike Sacopulos, host of the SoundPractice podcast, interviewed physician leaders Dr. Peter Angood and Dr. Jay Bhatt on strategies for career transitions.

August 2, 2022

Business operations are becoming more complex and tech-centered; workforce diversity is growing; and firms face greater public scrutiny than ever before. Those conditions call for leaders who are adept communicators, relationship builders, and people...

August 1, 2022

At the age of 39, I was officially a cardiologist. I had done it! Only 5% of cardiologists were women, and I was proud to count myself among them.

The gender gap in medicine sits uncomfortably against the story of women physicians’ contributions to healthcare.

As healthcare evolves, so, too, does the role of the physician leader.

There’s much more to leadership than authority and power. To influence is to impact the behaviors, attitudes, opinions, and choices of others.

July 7, 2022

Leading others is difficult in normal times, but in these unprecedented times of constant change and uncertainty, it is especially tough.

June 20, 2022

If you are applying to a role within your own organization, how can you stand out from the competition?

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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