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December 15, 2025

Leaders must reframe their thinking to reflect needed changes in the composition of a workforce. A prime area of focus should be on ensuring gender equality. Leaders’ insight and sensitivity to these issues will guide their recognition of the necessi...

A healthcare CEO shares 10 leadership principles from 40 years of experience, emphasizing passion, patience, accountability, self-care, and creative thinking.

This article introduces and describes a comparative study of two approaches to physician leadership development conducted during a research program in collaboration with a major healthcare organization.

This article covers a physician's transition into a HALM fellowship, focusing on leadership, healthcare operations, challenges, and mentorship in administration.

Physician leadership centers on purpose, ethics, and resilience, navigating unexpected events to foster personal growth and positively impact others and organizations.

This article covers team-building questions to boost engagement, offering benefits, strategies, practical tips, and 150 questions in five categories.

October 30, 2025

Healthcare professionals should focus on emotional reflection and human connection to sustain compassion and resilience. Embracing narrative medicine and patient stories helps combat burnout, foster empathy, and reaffirm their purpose: healing with k...

October 27, 2025

The 2025 Fall Institute brought together hundreds of physician leaders for four intensive days of education, innovation, and community building. From unveiling groundbreaking technology platforms to celebrating more than 50 years of leadership develo...

October 26, 2025

The third day of the 2025 Fall Institute showcased AAPL's legacy of shaping healthcare through physician leadership development. With over 250,000 healthcare leaders trained since 1975, the day featured intensive academies, specialized courses, expan...

October 25, 2025

Day 2 of the 2025 Fall Institute brought together learning, wellness, and community as physician leaders explored innovative educational sessions, celebrated the launch of a groundbreaking new book, and connected through networking opportunities rang...

October 24, 2025

At the 2025 Fall Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, AAPL President & CEO Peter B. Angood, MD, unveiled transformative initiatives designed to meet evolving healthcare challenges. His presentation highlighted innovative programs including the AAPL Heli...

Stepping into leadership during turmoil offers opportunities but poses challenges like burnout, poor communication, rushed changes, and ignoring feedback. Success requires collaboration, learning, and adaptability.

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