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CAREER EDUCATION

Relevant, competency-based training from industry leaders. (And certification potential.)

From Conflict Management to Systems Awareness and Team Building to Technology Integration, keep yourself empowered with CME self-study, hybrid online and in-person education.

Mastering Emotional Intelligence

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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CPE Elective

Mastering Physician Engagement

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.

$477

Members save $72

5 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians

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.

$773

Members save $116

7 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Physician Career Advancement: Mastering Soft Skills

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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$318

Members save $48

3 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Practical Principles of Change Management

Change is inevitable, adaptation is powerful, and change management is an essential Physician Leadership skill. Practical Principles of Change Management, taught by Larry McEvoy, uses real case studies to provide strategies and tactics to understand, organize, and facilitate...

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$530

Members save $80

5 CME Credits

CPE CoreMaster's Core

Practical Tools for Physician Self-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.

$382

Members save $57

4 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Practice Management: In-Person Micro-Credential

Leading a medical practice today means navigating complex compensation models, regulatory landmines, health system politics, and operational pressures—all while keeping physicians engaged and patients well-served. Whether you're a CMO, practice president, division chief, or ...

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$3,800

Members save $570

17 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Presentation Skills for Physician Leaders

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

$530

Members save $80

5 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Principles of Financial Decision Making

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.

$265

Members save $40

3.5 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Proceed Until Apprehended

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.

$382

Members save $57

4 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Project Management Overview for Physician Leaders

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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$424

Members save $64

4 CME Credits

CPE Elective

Quality, Safety, & Efficiency Micro-Credential

New Healthcare leaders face mounting pressure to deliver exceptional patient outcomes while controlling costs, reducing errors, and building resilient systems. This micro-credential equips physician leaders and healthcare executives with the frameworks, methodologies, and leader...

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$2,502

Members save $375

30 CME Credits

CPE Elective
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A Journey Through Population Health

This course aims to equip physician leaders with a comprehensive understanding of population health, its challenges, and strategies to advance its initiatives.

LEADERSHIP IS LEARNED™

For over 50 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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