New Inspiring Change through Bold Leadership: Celebrating 50 Years and Beyond Boston, MA | April 25 – 27, 2025

New In this course, learners will examine what it means to lead for well-being at the individual, team, organizational, and national level. They will investigate individual models for well-being and explore the concepts of personalized preventative health and stress-management t...

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New This course is focused on understanding the obstacles physicians face in the present healthcare environment and using that knowledge to focus on ways to break down these barriers. A critical element of the course is attendee participation with a discussion of challenges face...

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New Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance clinical decision-making, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. This 5-hour in-person course is designed specifically for physician leaders who are ...

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New In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, developing a strong understanding of statistical concepts has become a critical tool for enhancing clinical decision-making and improving patient outcomes.

New This course aims to equip physician leaders with a comprehensive understanding of population health, its challenges, and strategies to advance its initiatives. Through video lectures, interactive learning activities, and a longitudinal case study experience, participants wil...

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New Throughout this course, we will explore the core tenets of leadership that are integral to fostering a culture of excellence and compassion in healthcare settings. From mastering the art of communication and conflict resolution to developing a strategic mindset that aligns w...

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Gain a deepened understanding of behavior management within the context of leadership in healthcare organizations, and lead the charge to establish and maintain a culture that optimizes for interpersonal dynamics.

Healthcare finance and strategic decision making go hand in hand, so master them both with this online class from the American Association for Physician Leadership. Complete this course for 7 CME credits after completing our prerequisite online course Techniques of Financial...

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Find out if your health care organization is healthy and learn actionable strategies that improve worker productivity and employee morale. Take this online course from the American Association for Physician Leadership and earn 3 CME credits.

In this course, attendees will gain insight into key concepts and competencies such as shared leadership/governance, four defining attributes of a team, the group/team environment and organizational culture, and teams and change management.

There is no doubt that burnout is a pervasive part of the healthcare industry, but what is it and what does it mean? Much of burnout research today informs physicians of the physical and psychological tolls it can take. This course takes a top-down approach to view wellness ...

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What does it take to become a CEO in health care? This academy course will provide the framework for transitioning into the role of CEO, recognizing what distinguishes leadership from management in health care, empowering yourself as a leader, overseeing your organization or...

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New Becoming adept at leading change—rather than merely fumbling your way through it—will contribute volumes to your ability to create impact, energize engagement, and drive results.

New The CMO Academy is a 12-month program designed for aspiring and newly appointed VPMA/CMOs. It covers essential skills and knowledge required to succeed in the role, including financial management, strategic planning, clinical quality improvement, and leadership development. ...

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This course walks through basic system design, testing, and validation, system scaling, system maintenance – all to help physicians create lasting, high-quality change in their work environments.

This course provides the tools and techniques physician leaders need to promote good behavior, discourage unproductive habits and connect meaningfully with their people.

Form an efficient team using strategies learned from this course from the American Association for Physician Leadership. learn how to manage conflict, determine team member strengths, and communicate effectively. Once completed, this course counts for 5 CME credits.

Do you want to know how to make a business plan? Look no further than this online class from the American Association for Physician Leadership. Learn how to draft an enviable business plan for a project or program that organizations will invest in. This course will earn you ...

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This course provides practical strategies to encourage and support adaptability and resilience during times of change. Through real-world examples, you'll have an opportunity to explore potential concerns and solutions while improving your attitude toward change.

While active physician engagement is a common goal, few know how to achieve this ideal high-performing workforce. Learn how to set out a compelling vision to gain physician buy-in for change. Explore key elements that will build relationships with stakeholders to construct t...

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Gain access to the simple, fundamental principles required to transform the culture of a team or department. With these principles, leaders can open lines of communication with team members, foster accountability in every employee, and empower peers and colleagues to achieve...

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New In the brave new world of social media, what is the role of the physician and clinician leader? Do physicians really need to be on social media? How do they build their image? This course will explore the answers to the questions and teach physicians and other health care pr...

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This course offers insights on how to record business activities and interpret financial statements. Physician leaders who enroll can gain an understanding as to why financial accounting is so often political and controversial.

This course will guide participants in recognizing the importance of team-based care, identifying attributes and qualities of high-performing teams, diagnosing strategies to minimize risk and human error, and the significance of being held responsible for ones’ actions or th...

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The clinical advances in medicine in the last 25 years have been nothing short of astounding, yet the delivery of healthcare often comes up short. Emergency departments are still crowded, patients wait forever to get appointments, delays are commonplace. Everyone is trying ...

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Become a more effective communicator, handle conflict, and deliver feedback with ease with the skills learned in this online course from the American Association for Physician Leadership. Improve these skills and improve patient care. Upon completion of this course, you can ...

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This course shows how to establish that structure. It also explores how behavior and organizational values can align to create loyalty within a team.

Could emotional intelligence be the key you're missing when it comes to managing your relationships? Strengthen the relationships you have with other physicians with this online course from the American Association for Physician Leadership. This course is worth 4 CME credits...

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This course will provide physician leaders the insights they need to guide their organizations to the forefront of health care innovation.

This course will explore differences between traditional and complex health care organizations, evaluate leadership traits and characteristics, explain the role of conflict and ambiguity in modern organizations, determine strategies for addressing employee concerns and feedb...

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Creating & nurturing an innovative organization suited to meet the continual challenge of change is a critical leadership attribute for organizational success. This course explores the mindset and skills necessary to be an effective leader of innovation and to hone that mind...

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Problem solving requires courage, ingenuity, fact-finding, and above all else, good communication. It is the essence of what leaders exist to do. With an insurmountable list of problems developing daily, and time limitations that add new complexities, finding solutions can s...

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This course provides strategies for effective coaching, defusing disruptive behavior and more. The curriculum shows how to apply a high-performance model so all team members are reaching their potential.

Running a small group is an important undertaking, and leaders have a challenging role to play in coordinating meeting strategies. Leaders must learn to manage their groups effectively and efficiently to encourage the future success of organizational initiatives. Effective m...

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New In today's ever-changing healthcare landscape, building strong relationships with payors is essential for healthcare organizations to succeed. This course is designed to provide physician leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively communicate with payors and ...

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This course will equip you with the intrapersonal skills and interpersonal strategies to exude greater emotional intelligence in the healthcare context. Through the in-depth analysis of case studies and real-world situations, you will develop enhanced proficiency in behavior...

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How do you create a workforce that is more engaged with their duties? Discover how to evaluate current engagement and create positive change with this course from the American Association for Physician Leadership. Earn 5 CME credits after completion.

This course explores a range of non-clinical careers, teaches you how to identify fitting career opportunities, prepares you to successfully obtain and thrive in a non-clinical role.

While strong clinical skills may lead to job interviews, they aren’t the only factor in predicting long-term career success. This course will help physician leaders improve their competitive advantage & ensure future marketability, by focusing on key soft skills that are cri...

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New Managing a physician enterprise requires clear compatibility between strategic objectives and operational performance. Physician enterprises of all sizes and levels of integration struggle to utilize data to drive action and accountability from the C-suite to the front desk.

This academy is designed for physicians who want data that leads to real, actionable change in their work – and for those physicians, in all types of practices, who believe in a “no outcome, no income” vision for the future of health care.

This course will discuss the theory and research behind burnout and the psychological and physical impacts it can have, both among physicians and in the healthcare system as a whole.

New As a physician leader, your communication skills are critical from one-on-one engagement to public speaking in front audiences.

Gain the skills needed to understand the economics of healthcare, volume-based care, and fixed-pay course in this online course from the American Association for Physician Leadership. Learn everything you need to know about your organization's fiscal health and earn 3.5 CME.

Does your health care organization have a culture of fear or trust? Find out and help positively transform the culture of your clinic or hospital with this course from the American Association for Physician Leadership. Complete this course and earn 4 CME credits.

This course has a unique focus on the physician’s role in project management and explores the nuances of traditional, dyad, and triad project leadership models. Throughout this course, you will find new ways to reduce costs, identify risks, increase productivity, and boost ...

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New If you’ve ever asked your practice administrator, “How are we doing?” or you’ve asked yourself “Why am I working as hard as ever and generating less revenue?” This session will show you why through a forensic analysis of the financial reports that every physician should know...

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Do you make strategic decisions that will help your organization? Learn how to make decisions more strategically with this online class from the American Association for Physician Leadership. This course is worth 2 CME credits and is best taken with our Strategic Thinking an...

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This course focuses on strategic planning. It's about implementation and taking action.

Strategic decision-making is about which strategy to pursue. This course focuses on the third aspect — strategic planning. It's about implementation and taking action.

This course explores the true meaning of strategy, what strategies are good for, and the difficulties in creating and implementing shared strategies.

Accepting the call to leadership in healthcare involves far more than an extension of responsibilities and the scope of one’s organizational influence.

This course is designed to help learners develop deeper clarity about the nature, scope, and utility of emotional intelligence, specifically as it relates to the healthcare context. Emotional intelligence encompasses a wide range of skills that not only reflect one’s ability...

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This course will define strategic thinking in neuropsychological terms and address both the conscious and, perhaps more significantly, the unconscious components of effective strategic thinking and it’s obstacles.

This course introduces areas of vital importance that every CEO should be aware of in relation to the financial health of their organization. After completing this course, leaders will be able to speak authoritatively about important financial concepts, plan for strategic de...

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New Learn to transform healthcare organizational culture through a proven five-stage framework. Gain practical tools to assess, develop, and lead cultural change that drives excellence in patient care and team performance.

Find out how to transition to a physician leadership position with this online course from the American Association for Physician Leadership. Identify your skills and gaps and how to thrive in a new role. Earn 3.5 CME credits upon completion.

In this course, you will learn about the components of value-based care delivery systems and the changes value-based care is making in the U.S. healthcare delivery system.

Women face unique challenges in leadership, but also bring a unique perspective. This course will provide ideas, skills and perspective on leading every day. The gender-specific course format is designed to allow for greater openness among participants and provides a suppor...

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