PLEASE NOTE the date of this program has been changed to May 15-16, 2026 | Live Tampa, FL
What's Included
This all-inclusive accelerator package provides everything you need for two intensive days of entrepreneurial development:
- Two-day Physician Entrepreneur Bootcamp (14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™) – Comprehensive training from concept to investor-ready pitch ($3,230 value)
- Two-night hotel accommodation – Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown, conveniently located in the heart of Tampa ($539 value)
- Meals throughout the program – Breakfast and lunch both days, plus a Friday evening networking dinner ($250 value)
- Self-study course – Additional continuing professional education to extend your learning beyond the bootcamp ($1,484 value)
- Pitch video creation opportunity – Professional guidance to develop and refine your investor pitch
- Expert panel review – Personalized feedback on your business concept from successful entrepreneurs
Total package value: $5,503
AAPL Member price: $3,230 – a savings of over $2,200
Do you want to start a new venture that provides an innovative solution to an essential healthcare problem? The AAPL Physician Entrepreneur Bootcamp is an immersive two-day accelerator experience delivered in person at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) at USF Health, 124 S. Franklin St. This intensive program takes you from an initial concept to a detailed business proposal, ready to pitch to potential investors.
Working in a cohort of aspiring and experienced physician entrepreneurs, you will learn from an esteemed panel of coaches with expertise in all aspects of creating a successful new business, with opportunities to engage informally and one-on-one with these experts. This hands-on bootcamp combines structured learning with personalized coaching to systematically build the knowledge and skills necessary for physician entrepreneurs to successfully launch and scale their healthcare startups.
Topics Covered
- Generating an idea that sticks – Identify compelling healthcare problems and innovative solutions
- Building a top-notch team and structuring your company – Recruit talent and establish optimal organizational structure
- Developing a product, starting from a minimally viable product (MVP) – Create prototypes and iterate efficiently
- Creating a sustainable business model – Design revenue streams and scale strategically
- How to refine your concept and pitch it to potential partners and investors – Master persuasive communication for fundraising
- Scaling your business for maximum impact – Plan for growth and market expansion
- How to get funding – Navigate venture capital, angel investors, and alternative funding sources
Unique Bootcamp Experience
After developing your concept, you will have the opportunity to create a concise pitch video and then have your pitch reviewed by our panel of entrepreneurs. You will get valuable feedback and might even make a connection that will help make your idea a reality.
Schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
Evening networking dinner included
Saturday, May 16, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
Hotel Accommodations
Your two-night stay at the Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown is included in your registration. To reserve your room, please email: programdeliveryteam@physicianleaders.org
Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown
325 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
This course is a two day, in-person event delivered in Tampa, FL at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) at USF Health, 124 S. Franklin St. May 15-16, 2026.
Disclaimer
The American Association for Physician Leadership® staff and the faculty presented for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
The American Association for Physician Leadership® designates this other/blended activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
