American Association for Physician Leadership

The American Association for Physician Leadership is an educational organization focused on physicians in leadership and management positions. Its central offices are located in Tampa, Florida. Peter B. Angood is the chief executive officer of the 11,000-member organization.[1]

American Association for Physician Leadership
AbbreviationAAPL
Formation1975
TypeNonprofit
HeadquartersTampa, Florida
CEO
Peter B. Angood, MD
Websitehttps://www.physicianleaders.org
Formerly called
American Academy of Medical Directors (AAMD), American College of Physician Executives (ACPE)

Mission

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is focused on the personal transformation of all physicians, and through them the organizations they serve. With the goal of improving patient outcomes, workforce wellness, and a refinement of all healthcare delivery, AAPL has remained the only association solely focused on providing professional development, leadership education, and management training exclusively for physicians.  

History

The organization was founded in 1975 as the American Academy of Medical Directors (AAMD) in Alexandria, Virginia. For most of this time, the primary focus of the association's activities has been encouraging physicians to assume more active roles in the leadership and management of organizations in the healthcare industry and helping physicians to acquire leadership and management skills. In 1980, the organization's name was changed to the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) to more accurately reflect the nature and direction of its growing membership. In 1982, ACPE moved its headquarters to Tampa, Florida.

In 2014, the organization rebranded and became the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). With this new identity, AAPL expanded its scope of programs, products, and services to more fully support the physician workforce across the entire career span, from medical students to those in later career stages. This also included physicians in clinical roles, nonclinical administrative roles, and those on nontraditional physician career paths.[1]

Areas of Activity

For Physicians

AAPL offers leadership training and education including online self-study, online instructor-led, and live in-person education spanning the needs of physicians in all phases of their careers. All content is delivered by industry subject matter experts and involves real-world examples across many subject categories. Additionally, AAPL offers credentialing programs to support advancing careers, including the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) and Masters degree programs through several university partnerships.[2][3][4][5][6]

For Organizations

For healthcare organizations seeking to inspire their physicians to transform the way they deliver care in today’s dynamic environment, AAPL develops customized course programs. Focused on implementing change in culture, strategy, operations, and finance, industry experts provide consulting solutions to all organizations seeking a competitive advantage through physician leadership.

Information Resources

AAPL serves as a central location for the information resources and news that physicians need and want as they further their professional growth. From journals, newsletters, books, webinars, and podcasts[7] to the latest news in leadership, management, technology, education and career planning, the AAPL information resource center strives to help physicians take on the greatest challenges in healthcare.

Membership

Membership in AAPL is open to all physicians. Benefits include eligibility for special programs, discounting, and access to experts within the broad membership community.

Community

Like-minded physician leaders can connect in-person at live institutes and virtually via the AAPL Platform and Physician Leadership Connect online community. Access to this network of active members and alumni offers every day peer support, career mentorship, and an avenue to explore new opportunities.

Career Services

Beginning with assessment tools to identify every individual’s starting point, AAPL takes a holistic approach to helping physicians achieve the success that they define. AAPL partners with physicians in every phase of their career, offering personalized strategic planning, wellness coaching, access to the physician-focused CareerLink jobs board, and more to accelerate their careers and affect meaningful change as leaders in their organizations.

References
  1. Robeznieks, Andis (September 22, 2014). "ACPE changes name to reflect shifting healthcare realities". Modern Health Care.
  2. "AAPL Partnership". Kelley School of Business. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  3. "American Association For Physician Leadership | Isenberg School of Management | UMass Amherst". www.isenberg.umass.edu. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  4. Pittsburgh, Heinz College Office of Admissions 5000 Forbes Avenue Hamburg Hall; rew.cmu.edu. "Heinz College MMM Scholarships and Student Finances". Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  5. "Healthcare Quality & Safety". www.jefferson.edu. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  6. "American Association for Physician Leadership". ASU College of Health Solutions. 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  7. "SoundPractice Podcast from American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL)". www.soundpracticepodcast.com. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
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