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The American Association for Physician Leadership, AAPL (formerly known as ACPE), is the world’s premier organization for physician leadership, education, and certification. We offer the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential and CME-earning courses and certification programs for physicians pursuing medical management and executive careers.
 

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Principles of Financial Decision Making

3.5 Total CME

Principles of Financial Decision Making

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Regular Price: $265

Member Price: $225

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the economic side of health care. Become familiar with the basic principles of finance and understand the documents that reveal the fiscal...

Leading and Managing Strategic Change

5.5 Total CME

Leading and Managing Strategic Change

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Regular Price: $525

Member Price: $446

Gain the tools, techniques and skills required to lead change. The key to thriving as a physician leader is the ability to manage strategic innovation and change. There's a difference...

Leveraging the Clinical Team

2 Total CME

Leveraging the Clinical Team

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Regular Price: $191

Member Price: $162

Physician leaders who are managing interdisciplinary clinical teams can learn the basics of hiring, leading, and managing new team members. This course provides strategies for effective coaching, defusing disruptive behavior...

Developing a Business Plan

5.5 Total CME

Developing a Business Plan

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Regular Price: $477

Member Price: $405

Health care organizations hesitate to invest in initiatives without fully understanding the likely return on investments.  It is common for organizations to demand a business plan to justify the expense...

Strategic Planning

2 Total CME

Strategic Planning

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Regular Price: $191

Member Price: $162

Strategy development occurs in three interdependent stages: strategic thinking, strategic decision-making, and strategic planning. Strategic thinking is about analyzing and interpreting information. Strategic decision-making is about which strategy to pursue....

Improving Communication and Feedback in Health Care Leadership

2.5 Total CME

Improving Communication and Feedback in Health Care Leadership

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Regular Price: $239

Member Price: $203

This course is designed for physician leaders who want to be more effective communicators. That starts by learning the types of communication. It involves using feedback to focus on goals and...

Advanced Financial Decision Making

7 Total CME

Advanced Financial Decision Making

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Regular Price: $668

Member Price: $568

Physician leaders cannot dismiss the importance of finance in strategic decision making. Consequently, applying financial principles can aid the process and result in improved patient care. Become a stronger physician...

Physician Leadership Journal Subscription

Physician Leadership Journal Subscription

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$100

The Physician Leadership Journal is the premier source of insight and information on the business of medicine and the leadership knowledge at the level of the physician. Published bi-monthly, the Journal...

Building and Leading Effective Teams

5 Total CME

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Building and Leading Effective Teams

Self-Study Courses
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Regular Price: $530

Member Price: $451

Recently refreshed to address the challenges of remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic, this course is one of the most important for Physician Leadership. Building and Leading Effective Teams, taught...

Practical Principles of Change Management

5 Total CME

Practical Principles of Change Management

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Regular Price: $530

Member Price: $451

Change is inevitable, adaptation is powerful, and change management is an essential Physician Leadership skill. Introducing Practical Principles of Change Management, taught by Larry McEvoy, an AAPL DE Self Study...

Science of High Reliability

10 Total CME

Science of High Reliability

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Regular Price: $1,060

Member Price: $901

Defined simply, “high reliability” is the study of human performance in complex systems. Introducing The Science of High Reliability, taught by Jeff Norton, an AAPL DE Self Study in which...

Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Physician Leaders

Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Physician Leaders

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Regular Price: $29

Member Price: $25

Edited by Deborah M. Shlian, MD, MBA Women physicians now comprise 50 percent or more of most U.S. medical school classes. Yet relatively few fill the most senior management positions...

The Heart of the Story: My Improbable Journey as a Cardiologist

The Heart of the Story: My Improbable Journey as a Cardiologist

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06/30
Regular Price: $30

Member Price: $26

Joan L. Thomas, MD, CPE, FACC with Sandra J. Parker The Heart of the Story: My Improbable Journey as a Cardiologist is an examination of the struggles and successes of...

Reframing Contemporary Physician Leadership: We Started as Heroes

Reframing Contemporary Physician Leadership: We Started as Heroes

Books Soft Cover
06/30
Regular Price: $46

Member Price: $39

Grace E. Terrell, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, FACPE The practice of medicine, today, requires transformational skills. Healthcare challenges are no longer adequately addressed by the traditional paternalistic physician role. Healthcare...

The People Value Proposition: See one, Do one, Teach one... LEAD – A Physician’s Journey to Leadership

The People Value Proposition: See one, Do one, Teach one... LEAD – A Physician’s Journey to Leadership

Books Soft Cover
06/30
Regular Price: $32

Member Price: $27

Stanley E. Harris, MD, MA There is a widely acknowledged failure in leadership development across the spectrum, from corporations to communities. The fact is, few organizations are confident in and...

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Quality

7 Total CME

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Quality

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Regular Price: $631

Member Price: $536

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,...

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Negotiation

7 Total CME

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Negotiation

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Regular Price: $631

Member Price: $536

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...

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Influence

7 Total CME

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Influence

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Regular Price: $631

Member Price: $536

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:...

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Communication

7 Total CME

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Communication

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Regular Price: $655

Member Price: $557

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...

Physicians and Professional Behavior Management Strategies: A Leadership Roadmap and Guide with Case Studies

Physicians and Professional Behavior Management Strategies: A Leadership Roadmap and Guide with Case Studies

Books Soft Cover
06/30
Regular Price: $48

Member Price: $41

Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MHA, CPE, FACHE, FASA One of the most difficult tasks physician leaders regularly face is managing and mitigating unprofessional physician conduct complaints from patients, colleagues, nurses,...

The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader

The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader

Books Soft Cover
06/30
Regular Price: $48

Member Price: $41

By Susan Fink Childs, FACMPE In today's fast-paced world of healthcare, physicians require effective tools to help manage, adapt, and get ahead in their careers. As a physician leader, it’s...

Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM

Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM

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Regular Price: $19

Member Price: $16

The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader

5 Total CME

The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader

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Regular Price: $578

Member Price: $491

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...

Advanced Behavior Management Strategies

7 Total CME

Advanced Behavior Management Strategies

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Regular Price: $790

Member Price: $672

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...

Nonclinical Careers for Physicians

7 Total CME

Nonclinical Careers for Physicians

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Regular Price: $773

Member Price: $657

Having a medical degree doesn’t restrict you to working as a clinician! There are myriad ways that you can use your training, experience, and unique skill set in a variety...

Value Based Care

14 Total CME

Value Based Care

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Regular Price: $1,573

Member Price: $1,337

In the past decade, value-based care has evolved as clinicians and practices across the country have wrestled with managing the transition to a new healthcare delivery system. To be able...

Inspired Physician Leadership: Creating Influence and Impact, 2nd Edition

Inspired Physician Leadership: Creating Influence and Impact, 2nd Edition

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Regular Price: $48

Member Price: $41

The transition from clinician to physician leader is huge, requiring a different set of assumptions, skills, and approaches. Learn the critical interpersonal skills necessary to promote influence, motivation, and needed...

Strategies for Recognizing and Eliminating Gender Bias for Healthcare Leaders

Strategies for Recognizing and Eliminating Gender Bias for Healthcare Leaders

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Regular Price: $47

Member Price: $40

Gender imbalanced leadership teams in healthcare perpetuate policies and cultures that are not conducive to equal opportunities. This book explores the phenomenon and reasons behind the lack of women in...

The Chief Medical Officer's Essential Guidebook

The Chief Medical Officer's Essential Guidebook

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Regular Price: $54

Member Price: $46

Gender imbalanced leadership teams in healthcare perpetuate policies and cultures that are not conducive to equal opportunities. This book explores the phenomenon and reasons behind the lack of women in...

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Finance

7 Total CME

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Finance

Self-Study Courses
On Demand
Regular Price: $631

Member Price: $536

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...

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Series

35 Total CME

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Series

Self-Study Courses
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Regular Price: $2,681

Member Price: $2,279

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...

Next-Level Healthcare Employees: Improving the Performance of a Good Team

Next-Level Healthcare Employees: Improving the Performance of a Good Team

Books Soft Cover
06/30
Regular Price: $48

Member Price: $41

Although healthcare leaders spend a lot of time dealing with the day-to-day operations of their organizations, to be most effective, they must also devote the time and know-how necessary to...

Finance: Budgeting and Forecasting

4 Total CME

Finance: Budgeting and Forecasting

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Regular Price: $424

Member Price: $360

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...

Physician Leadership Matters: The Importance of Understanding the Regulatory and Legal Aspects of Healthcare

Physician Leadership Matters: The Importance of Understanding the Regulatory and Legal Aspects of Healthcare

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Regular Price: $42

Member Price: $36

Physicians often are uneasy when faced with the legal and regulatory demands prevalent in today's healthcare landscape, as the extensive legal and regulatory knowledge required is typically absent from their...

Every Story Counts: Exploring Contemporary Practice Through Narrative Medicine

Every Story Counts: Exploring Contemporary Practice Through Narrative Medicine

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Regular Price: $34

Member Price: $29

Discover the profound significance of storytelling and narrative in the medical field. Through this compelling work, medical professionals are empowered to navigate the complexities of modern practice by embracing self-reflection...

The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: A Marriage Made in Heaven?

The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: A Marriage Made in Heaven?

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Regular Price: $59

Member Price: $50

More than just a historical overview or a critique, this is an enlightening guide that underscores Catholic healthcare’s contributions and uncovers its weaknesses. It makes a compelling argument for re-examining...

5 Total CME

Presentation Skills for Physician Leaders

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Regular Price: $530

Member Price: $451

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...

A Journey Through Population Health

14 Total CME

A Journey Through Population Health

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Regular Price: $1,484

Member Price: $1,261

Population health can be defined as the application of public health principles to health care. It is how we improve the health of our patients and their communities- promoting wellness...

Fast Forward Thinking: 40 Rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors in Medical, Science, and Biotech

Fast Forward Thinking: 40 Rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors in Medical, Science, and Biotech

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Regular Price: $84

Member Price: $71

This book offers practical insights and a tried-and-tested framework for making informed decisions and investments while you navigate the healthcare science-driven startup landscape, helping you forecast trends, identify the best...

Medicine is a Practice: The Rules for Healthcare Marketing

Medicine is a Practice: The Rules for Healthcare Marketing

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Regular Price: $59

Member Price: $50

This book aims to assist physicians and medical practice administrators in creating a productive and profitable medical practice. The detailed discussions guide readers towards financially successful management practices while cultivating...

Establishing Your Social Media Presence

5 Total CME

Establishing Your Social Media Presence

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Regular Price: $530

Member Price: $451

"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...

50 Unconventional Clinical Careers for Physicians: Unique Ways to Use Your Medical Degree Without Leaving Patient Care

50 Unconventional Clinical Careers for Physicians: Unique Ways to Use Your Medical Degree Without Leaving Patient Care

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Regular Price: $29

Member Price: $25

50 Unconventional Clinical Careers for Physicians provides a comprehensive overview of alternative paths in medicine and covers everything from why a physician may want to consider an unconventional career to...

Inspiring Growth and Leadership in Medical Careers: Transform Healthcare as a Physician Leader

Inspiring Growth and Leadership in Medical Careers: Transform Healthcare as a Physician Leader

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Regular Price: $23

Member Price: $20

The book asserts that all physicians are leaders and offers a collection of personal experiences, observations, and lessons learned to paint a full picture of physicians’ roles in society.

Strengths-Based Leadership

7 Total CME

Strengths-Based Leadership

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Regular Price: $742

Member Price: $631

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...

Working Happy! How to Survive Burnout and Find Your Work/Life Synergy in the Healthcare Industry

Working Happy! How to Survive Burnout and Find Your Work/Life Synergy in the Healthcare Industry

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Regular Price: $32

Member Price: $27

Discover the profound significance of storytelling and narrative in the medical field. Through this compelling work, medical professionals are empowered to navigate the complexities of modern practice by embracing self-reflection...

I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?

I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?

Books Soft Cover
06/30
Regular Price: $46

Member Price: $39

Physicians aspiring to become a chief medical officer: Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Look no further than the new book from AAPL and author...

The Chief Medical Officer’s Financial Primer: The Vital Handbook for Physician Executives

The Chief Medical Officer’s Financial Primer: The Vital Handbook for Physician Executives

Books Soft Cover
06/30
Regular Price: $42

Member Price: $36

If you are a physician leader who wants a better grasp about how the money flows in healthcare, The Chief Medical Officer's Financial Primer: The Vital Handbook for Physician Executives...