AAPL Self-Study Courses

Welcome to "A Physician's Journey to Leadership," an immersive online course designed to guide you through the multifaceted process of becoming an effective leader in healthcare. Based on the principles...

This course is intended to facilitate a deepened understanding of behavior management within the context of leadership in healthcare organizations. In order for a healthcare system to consistently provide favorable...

If you’ve been searching for a comprehensive education on the most pressing healthcare law issues of today, then this course is for you. The world of healthcare law encompasses a...

This course aims to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the budgeting process and its significance in financial planning and management within the healthcare industry. By utilizing budget planning worksheets...

Everyone sees the world differently, and that’s why communicating with other people isn’t a one-size-fits-all affair. Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Communication, taught by Johann Humbert, is an AAPL DE Self...

Finance is a complex topic, but those physician leaders who understand the basics can create thoughtful and positive change in their organizations. Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Finance, taught by Hugh...

Influence is a major component of leadership. Not to be confused with power or control, influence is leveraging key tactics that involve, connect, and inspire others. Fundamentals of Physician Leadership:...

With the right skillset, anything can be negotiated—rank, salary, schedule and more. Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Negotiation, taught by Linda Babcock, is an AAPL DE Self Study course that delivers...

The refinement of healthcare practices in the context of quality and safety is a crucial aspect of improving outcomes for patients. Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Quality, taught by David Nash,...

Build a well-rounded foundation of leadership and influence skills by enrolling in the Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Series. Taught by some of AAPL’s finest instructors, this series is a bundle...

Enroll in Managing Physician Performance to learn how to find — and keep — the most talented physicians. This course provides a blueprint for the hiring and talent management process....

As a physician leader, your communication skills are critical from one-on-one engagement to public speaking in front audiences. At some point in your professional life, someone will ask you (or...

As a physician leader, effectively addressing and resolving conflict is a primary skill that serves you throughout your career and could be life altering for your employees or patients. This...

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

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...