AAPL Board of Directors 2026-2030

Welcome to the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) Board of Directors 2026-2030 application process.

By applying to serve as a Board Director, you are demonstrating your commitment to advancing physician leadership. Board members serve four-year terms with quarterly meetings held in person or virtually. Directors are expected to attend board meetings, AAPL events and conferences, and serve on at least one Board Committee.

SELECTION CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD MEMBERS

To serve on the AAPL Board of Directors, applicants must be an active AAPL member and hold at least one of the following credentials:

Certified Physician Executive (CPE); and/or
Fellowship with AAPL (FAAPL, DFAAPL or FACPE).

Applicants should also have the following qualifications:

Previous board experience
Leadership experience managing teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives
Regional or national recognition in physician leadership through teaching, writing, speaking or contributing to health care leadership above and beyond their current role

APPLICATION PROCESS

Only electronic applications will be accepted. The applications for all nominees must be submitted no later than October 27, 2025.

Questions regarding your application should be directed to AAPL's Governance team at: AAPLGovernance@physicianleaders.org.

Applicant Details

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* 1. Name (First, Last)

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* 2. Your Credentials (MD, OD)

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* 3. AAPL Professional Designation (CPE, FAAPL, DFAAPL)

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* 4. Preferred Email

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* 5. Cell Phone Number

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* 6. Alternate or Home Phone Number

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* 7. Address

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* 8. Organization Name

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* 9. Your Role within Organization

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* 10. Your Total Years of Leadership Experience

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* 11. Have you previously applied for a position on the AAPL Board?

Yes

Areas of Expertise

Areas of Expertise (AOE) refer to the unique combination of professional knowledge, skills, and experiences that a Director brings to the Board of Directors, which are essential for effective participation. Please review this year's desired AOEs as well as our overall categories. We ask that you assess your competency in each area on a scale from 0 to 5, where 0 indicates no experience and 5 indicates mastery.

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* 12. Please share your experience in this years desired Areas of Expertise.

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Health Care Economics & Next Generation Payment	Health Care Economics & Next Generation Payment 0	Health Care Economics & Next Generation Payment 1	Health Care Economics & Next Generation Payment 2	Health Care Economics & Next Generation Payment 3	Health Care Economics & Next Generation Payment 4	Health Care Economics & Next Generation Payment 5
Federal Agencies and Regulations	Federal Agencies and Regulations 0	Federal Agencies and Regulations 1	Federal Agencies and Regulations 2	Federal Agencies and Regulations 3	Federal Agencies and Regulations 4	Federal Agencies and Regulations 5
For Profit Payors & Managed Care/Retail Pharmacy	For Profit Payors & Managed Care/Retail Pharmacy 0	For Profit Payors & Managed Care/Retail Pharmacy 1	For Profit Payors & Managed Care/Retail Pharmacy 2	For Profit Payors & Managed Care/Retail Pharmacy 3	For Profit Payors & Managed Care/Retail Pharmacy 4	For Profit Payors & Managed Care/Retail Pharmacy 5
Medical Informatics & Artificial Intelligence	Medical Informatics & Artificial Intelligence 0	Medical Informatics & Artificial Intelligence 1	Medical Informatics & Artificial Intelligence 2	Medical Informatics & Artificial Intelligence 3	Medical Informatics & Artificial Intelligence 4	Medical Informatics & Artificial Intelligence 5

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* 13. Please share your experience in our overall Areas of Expertise.

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Academic Medical Centers-Leadership	Academic Medical Centers-Leadership 0	Academic Medical Centers-Leadership 1	Academic Medical Centers-Leadership 2	Academic Medical Centers-Leadership 3	Academic Medical Centers-Leadership 4	Academic Medical Centers-Leadership 5
Accreditation	Accreditation 0	Accreditation 1	Accreditation 2	Accreditation 3	Accreditation 4	Accreditation 5
ACOS, CINs, PHOs & Value Based Models	ACOS, CINs, PHOs & Value Based Models 0	ACOS, CINs, PHOs & Value Based Models 1	ACOS, CINs, PHOs & Value Based Models 2	ACOS, CINs, PHOs & Value Based Models 3	ACOS, CINs, PHOs & Value Based Models 4	ACOS, CINs, PHOs & Value Based Models 5
Communications, National Public Speaking, Public Relations & Media Relations	Communications, National Public Speaking, Public Relations & Media Relations 0	Communications, National Public Speaking, Public Relations & Media Relations 1	Communications, National Public Speaking, Public Relations & Media Relations 2	Communications, National Public Speaking, Public Relations & Media Relations 3	Communications, National Public Speaking, Public Relations & Media Relations 4	Communications, National Public Speaking, Public Relations & Media Relations 5
Executive Recruitment & Search	Executive Recruitment & Search 0	Executive Recruitment & Search 1	Executive Recruitment & Search 2	Executive Recruitment & Search 3	Executive Recruitment & Search 4	Executive Recruitment & Search 5
For Profit Health Care Systems Leadership	For Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 0	For Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 1	For Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 2	For Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 3	For Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 4	For Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 5
Health Equity	Health Equity 0	Health Equity 1	Health Equity 2	Health Equity 3	Health Equity 4	Health Equity 5
Heath Law	Heath Law 0	Heath Law 1	Heath Law 2	Heath Law 3	Heath Law 4	Heath Law 5
Health Policy & Federal or State Relations	Health Policy & Federal or State Relations 0	Health Policy & Federal or State Relations 1	Health Policy & Federal or State Relations 2	Health Policy & Federal or State Relations 3	Health Policy & Federal or State Relations 4	Health Policy & Federal or State Relations 5
Health Services Research	Health Services Research 0	Health Services Research 1	Health Services Research 2	Health Services Research 3	Health Services Research 4	Health Services Research 5
Information Technology & Medical Informatics	Information Technology & Medical Informatics 0	Information Technology & Medical Informatics 1	Information Technology & Medical Informatics 2	Information Technology & Medical Informatics 3	Information Technology & Medical Informatics 4	Information Technology & Medical Informatics 5
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capitol	Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capitol 0	Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capitol 1	Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capitol 2	Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capitol 3	Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capitol 4	Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capitol 5
Medical Education - UME, GME, CME, MOC	Medical Education - UME, GME, CME, MOC 0	Medical Education - UME, GME, CME, MOC 1	Medical Education - UME, GME, CME, MOC 2	Medical Education - UME, GME, CME, MOC 3	Medical Education - UME, GME, CME, MOC 4	Medical Education - UME, GME, CME, MOC 5
Medical Group Practice Leadership	Medical Group Practice Leadership 0	Medical Group Practice Leadership 1	Medical Group Practice Leadership 2	Medical Group Practice Leadership 3	Medical Group Practice Leadership 4	Medical Group Practice Leadership 5
Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Devices	Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Devices 0	Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Devices 1	Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Devices 2	Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Devices 3	Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Devices 4	Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Devices 5
Non-Profit Health Care Systems Leadership	Non-Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 0	Non-Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 1	Non-Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 2	Non-Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 3	Non-Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 4	Non-Profit Health Care Systems Leadership 5
Patient & Family Advocacy	Patient & Family Advocacy 0	Patient & Family Advocacy 1	Patient & Family Advocacy 2	Patient & Family Advocacy 3	Patient & Family Advocacy 4	Patient & Family Advocacy 5
Population Health	Population Health 0	Population Health 1	Population Health 2	Population Health 3	Population Health 4	Population Health 5
Post-Acute Care Settings	Post-Acute Care Settings 0	Post-Acute Care Settings 1	Post-Acute Care Settings 2	Post-Acute Care Settings 3	Post-Acute Care Settings 4	Post-Acute Care Settings 5
Quality, Safety & Efficiency	Quality, Safety & Efficiency 0	Quality, Safety & Efficiency 1	Quality, Safety & Efficiency 2	Quality, Safety & Efficiency 3	Quality, Safety & Efficiency 4	Quality, Safety & Efficiency 5
Rural medicine & Critical Access Hospitals	Rural medicine & Critical Access Hospitals 0	Rural medicine & Critical Access Hospitals 1	Rural medicine & Critical Access Hospitals 2	Rural medicine & Critical Access Hospitals 3	Rural medicine & Critical Access Hospitals 4	Rural medicine & Critical Access Hospitals 5
Safety Net Clinical Delivery Systems Leadership	Safety Net Clinical Delivery Systems Leadership 0	Safety Net Clinical Delivery Systems Leadership 1	Safety Net Clinical Delivery Systems Leadership 2	Safety Net Clinical Delivery Systems Leadership 3	Safety Net Clinical Delivery Systems Leadership 4	Safety Net Clinical Delivery Systems Leadership 5
Workforce Wellness	Workforce Wellness 0	Workforce Wellness 1	Workforce Wellness 2	Workforce Wellness 3	Workforce Wellness 4	Workforce Wellness 5

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* 14. Please share any other Areas of Expertise you posses and would like the committee to consider in your application.

Previous Board Experience

Previous Board Experience helps us understand your governance background and leadership capabilities. This experience, whether extensive or limited, provides valuable context for your application and helps us assess how your background aligns with our board's current needs.

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* 15. Please share the name of any Boards you have served and the capacity/position you served in (e.g. Chair, Vice Chair, Member).

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* 16. Please provide us with 2 references from any Boards that you have been a part of. Be sure to include their contact information (phone number, email).

Personal Statement & Vision

Personal Statements and Vision responses allow you to share your unique background, motivations, and strategic perspective in your own words. This is an opportunity to provide insights into the personal and professional attributes you will bring to the Board of Directors, giving us a deeper understanding of your capabilities and potential impact. Please be thoughtful and specific in your responses. Each response should be no more than 150 words.

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* 17. Tell us your background in medicine.

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* 18. Please share with us why you would like to join the AAPL Board of Directors.

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* 19. What are the 3 key competencies you would bring to AAPL's Board of Directors?

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* 20. Please share your thoughts on what should be AAPL's top strategic priorities over the next 3-4 years, and why.

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* 21. Is there any additional information you would like to share with the Governance Committee for consideration of your application? This should only include information not covered in previous responses. (Optional - Maximum 75 words)

Supporting Materials

Please upload the following materials to complete your application. These documents provide additional context about your background and qualifications.

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* 22. Please share your current professional resume. (not CV)

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* 23. Please share a brief professional biography that can be shared with the Board and AAPL membership. (Maximum 150 words)

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* 24. Please provide a recent professional photo for board materials and introductions.

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* 25. Please upload any additional materials you feel supports your application.

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* 26. Application Acknowledgement

By submitting this application for the AAPL Board of Directors, I certify that all statements and information provided are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize AAPL to conduct investigations and inquiries regarding my personal, professional, educational, and other relevant background as necessary for evaluation purposes. I release all employers, educational institutions, references, and individuals from liability when responding to inquiries related to my application.

If selected to serve on the Board of Directors, I understand that any false or misleading information provided during the application process may result in removal from board consideration or termination of board service. I understand that appointment to the Board of Directors is contingent upon successful completion of the application process, including any required background screening and completion of the organization's selection and approval process.

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