American Association for Physician Leadership

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.

Physician Leadership: More Valuable Than Ever —

A White Paper from the American Association for Physician Leadership

Self-Awareness

Essentialism: Living a Purposeful and Balanced Life

Timothy E. Paterick, MD, JD, MBA, Elizabeth P. Ngo, MD

Essentialism is about focusing on what truly matters by eliminating distractions, setting boundaries, and making deliberate choices to lead a more purposeful and balanced life.

Technology Integration

4 Questions to Ask Before You Invest In a Workplace Wellness App

Bhavik R. Shah

To decide whether investing in an app can really make a difference for your employees, ask four key questions of your organization.

Technology Integration

What DeepSeek Signals About Where AI Is Headed

Toby E. Stuart

Rather than understanding DeepSeek’s R1 as a watershed moment, leaders should think of it as a signal of where the AI landscape is right now — and a harbinger of what’s to come.

SoundPractice

Physician Employment Contracts and Compensation with Kyle Claussen

Kyle Claussen

In this episode of SoundPractice, we delve into the specialized area of healthcare law and the intricacies of physician contracts. Join us as we sit down with Kyle Claussen, CEO of Resolve.com, a firm renowned for its expertise in the legal, financial, an...

Financial Management

Buy, Rent, or Lease

Michael B. Spellman, PhD

Investing in business property has pros and cons. Owning offers control and portfolio diversification but increases risk and responsibility. Leasing provides flexibility but less control. Evaluate costs and terms carefully.

Working with and Through Others

10 Signs of a Toxic Boss — and How to Protect Yourself

Colin D. Ellis

The author outlines the signs to watch out for to help you assess whether your boss is toxic, and offers strategies to try if you’re finding yourself in this impossibly difficult situation.

New Book

Working with Distressed Physicians: A Guide for Physician Leaders

Charles R. Stoner, DBA, and Jennifer Robin, PhD

A comprehensive guide for healthcare leaders to foster a positive workplace, manage disruptive behavior, and support distressed colleagues.

Working with Distressed Physicians: A Guide for Physician Leaders

Resilience

Physicians’ Mental Health Checkup

Lola Butcher

Intrusive questions on clinician licensure forms can deter seeking mental health treatment. Many state boards and hospitals, influenced by the ALL IN coalition, are now updating these forms to best practices.

Humility

Now That We Know, What Do We Actually Know?

Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)

Leaders must navigate clashes between entrenched systems and disruptive influences with adaptability, avoiding immediate "fight or flight" responses for more refined reactions.

Communication Strategies

One-on-One Physician Coaching for Clinicians in a Safety Net Health System

Bryan N. Becker, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, John Haynes, III, MD, MSc, FAAFP, CPE

Physician-to-physician coaching at a safety net institution, involving self-assessment and leader observation, improved patient experience scores overall, with varied individual outcomes.

Self-Awareness

The Interview Process

Jeffrey T. Gorke

Be thorough and discerning when interviewing with medical groups. Gain experience, evaluate group dynamics, ask insightful questions, and trust your instincts to ensure the best fit for your career and future partnerships.

Healthcare Process

As States Diverge on Immigration, Hospitals Say They Won’t Turn Patients Away

Vanessa G. Sánchez, Daniel Chang

Hospitals nationwide assert they won't deny care based on immigration status.

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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