Influence
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.
People Management
Dealing with Distressed Physicians: What Leaders Need to Know
Lola Butcher
Leaders often overlook issues from distressed physicians. This article discusses recognizing problem behaviors, assessing the situation, and effectively intervening to motivate change.
Self-Awareness
Using DiSC Personality Tests to Develop Leadership Skills in Internal Medicine Residents
Naeha Pathak, BS, Claire Price, MD, MBA, Christina M. Cruz, MD, Matthew A. Weissman, MD, MBA
A curriculum using the DiSC® personality test helped medicine residents understand their personalities and leadership styles, improving communication and confidence in leadership skills.
Influence
Physician Leadership Is a Global Phenomenon
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
The medical profession is undergoing major changes in science and technology, but also in patient interactions and expectations of society. Global differences offer opportunities to improve the industry via physician leadership.
SoundPractice
Surgical Competence and the Aging Surgeon Program with Dr. Mark Katlic
Mark Katlic, MD
In this episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos sits down with Mark Katlic, MD, the chair emeritus of surgery for LifeBridge Health System in Baltimore, Maryland. Katlic opens up about his illustrious career, the creation of the Aging Surgeon Program, and the essential topic of maintaining surgical competence as surgeons age.
Influence
Recognizing Healthcare’s Key Leaders
AAPL Editorial Team
Thank you for joining us in Boston for the 2025 AAPL Annual Leadership Conference, we proudly recognize the outstanding achievements of physicians who have earned the Certified Physician Executive credential and Fellowship designations within AAPL. These honors reflect each individual's exceptional leadership, commitment to excellence, and significant contributions to the field of medical management.
Influence
Lessons in Advancing Healthcare Leadership from the 2025 AAPL Conference
AAPL Editorial Team
Picture yourself walking through the grand halls of Boston Park Plaza, in a city often considered the “birthplace of the American Revolution.” You’re surrounded by nearly 600 esteemed colleagues and the buzz of engaging conversations. Some may even be the start of something great. As you navigate the crowd, you feel the collective energy, overwhelming pride, and commitment to advancing healthcare leadership.
New Book
Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM): The Essentials, First Edition
Edited by Daniel A. Handel, MD, MBA, MPH, CPE
A comprehensive textbook which aligns closely with the Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) board exam curriculum. Pass the Board exam with confidence and excel in your leadership role.
Dealing with Distressed Physicians: What Leaders Need to Know
Physician Leadership Is a Global Phenomenon
Using DiSC Personality Tests to Develop Leadership Skills in Internal Medicine Residents
Working on the Interface of Statistics and Science
Disrupting the Healthcare Status Quo
What Challenges Anybody With Illness or Injury?
Influence
Celebrating 50 Years of Healthcare Leadership Excellence
AAPL Editorial Team
As healthcare leaders from around the world gather in Boston for the 2025 Annual Leadership Conference, we prepare for a week of networking, leadership education, and celebration. This year’s conference marks the American Association for Physician Leadership’s (AAPL) 50th anniversary - a milestone that underscores the dedication of over 250,000 individuals to leadership excellence.
Judgment
What Challenges Anybody With Illness or Injury?
Joan Naidorf, DO
The article examines the interplay between emotional and physiological responses to illness, detailing seven basic developmental fears outlined by Dr. James Strain. It emphasizes understanding these emotional responses to improve patient care and describes characteristics of "good" patients who manage illness through emotional balance and adaptability.
Adaptability
Disrupting the Healthcare Status Quo
Neil Baum, MD
Healthcare change is slow, with innovation often resisted because of the status quo and "not invented here" mindset. This article explores disruptive innovation and strategies for its adoption.
Self-Awareness
Working on the Interface of Statistics and Science
Estelle Russek-Cohen, PhD
This article details the journey of a pioneering biostatistician from the 1970s, highlighting her roles at the University of Maryland and the FDA, her focus on mentorship, and post-retirement work with the Gates Foundation.
Technology Integration
How a Legacy Financial Institution Went All In on Gen AI
Toby E. Stuart
Why did Moody’s—a legacy financial institution built on risk assessment—move aggressively to adopt generative AI, an unproven technology? Because leadership calculated that the risk of standing still outweighed the risk of moving fast.