American College of Physician Executives
Encyclopedia
The American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) is the nation's oldest and largest health care organization for physician executives - doctors who hold leadership and management positions. Its members include CEOs, COO
s, CMO
s, CQOs and health system officers. Its central offices are located in Tampa
, Florida
. Barry Silbaugh, MD, MS, FACPE is the chief executive officer. Harry Leider, MD, FACPE, SVP/CMO of Ameritox
, serves as the president and chairman of the board.
, Virginia
. Since its founding, the primary focus of College activities has been encouraging physicians to assume more active roles in the leadership and management of organizations in the health care industry and helping physicians acquire leadership and management skills.
In 1982, AAMD moved its headquarters to Tampa
. In 1989, the name was changed to the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) to more accurately reflect the nature and direction of its growing membership. ACPE is principally engaged in providing education through training programs and publications. The College has grown from 64 members to nearly 10,000 members in 46 countries.
The College offers educational programs, in live and distance learning formats, to prepare members for the daily challenges of management. In partnership with three leading universities, ACPE’s graduate program leads to a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Masters in Medical Management (MMM) degree.
Current Information
A subscription to the Physician Executive
, the bi-monthly peer-reviewed journal of medical management, is included in membership. Members also have access to extensive information resources online through ACPE’s Web site, including a career research center, on-line networks and the Physician Executive
archives. In addition, members receive discounts on ACPE books, education programs, Web Lectures, and other informational items.
Career Development
The College provides current resources and an ongoing program of career counseling to support members in setting and pursuing their professional objectives in health care leadership. An online job listing service is provided, and resume review services are available at discounted rates for members.
Advancement and Recognition
Advancement opportunities within the College include Fellowship and Distinguished Fellowship, service on the Board of Directors, Literary Achievement Awards, Scholarship Awards, Diplomate status, two levels of achievement in the Graduate Program, and the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential (through the Certifying Commission in Medical Management).
Other Services
The College provides members with customized literature searches, publishing assistance, speaker referrals, the Physician Executive Advisory Service and professional networking opportunities, among others.
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s, CMO
CMO
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s, CQOs and health system officers. Its central offices are located in Tampa
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, Florida
Florida
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. Barry Silbaugh, MD, MS, FACPE is the chief executive officer. Harry Leider, MD, FACPE, SVP/CMO of Ameritox
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, serves as the president and chairman of the board.
History
ACPE was founded in 1975 as the American Academy of Medical Directors (AAMD) in AlexandriaAlexandria
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, Virginia
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. Since its founding, the primary focus of College activities has been encouraging physicians to assume more active roles in the leadership and management of organizations in the health care industry and helping physicians acquire leadership and management skills.
In 1982, AAMD moved its headquarters to Tampa
Tâmpa
Tâmpa may refer to several villages in Romania:* Tâmpa, a village in Băcia Commune, Hunedoara County* Tâmpa, a village in Miercurea Nirajului, Mureş County* Tâmpa, a mountain in Braşov city...
. In 1989, the name was changed to the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) to more accurately reflect the nature and direction of its growing membership. ACPE is principally engaged in providing education through training programs and publications. The College has grown from 64 members to nearly 10,000 members in 46 countries.
Benefits to members
Management EducationThe College offers educational programs, in live and distance learning formats, to prepare members for the daily challenges of management. In partnership with three leading universities, ACPE’s graduate program leads to a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Masters in Medical Management (MMM) degree.
Current Information
A subscription to the Physician Executive
Physician Executive
The Physician Executive is a journal published for more than 20 years by the American College of Physician Executives. The journal is published bimonthly and contains peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of medical management subjects to help physician executives get connected to leaders and...
, the bi-monthly peer-reviewed journal of medical management, is included in membership. Members also have access to extensive information resources online through ACPE’s Web site, including a career research center, on-line networks and the Physician Executive
Physician Executive
The Physician Executive is a journal published for more than 20 years by the American College of Physician Executives. The journal is published bimonthly and contains peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of medical management subjects to help physician executives get connected to leaders and...
archives. In addition, members receive discounts on ACPE books, education programs, Web Lectures, and other informational items.
Career Development
The College provides current resources and an ongoing program of career counseling to support members in setting and pursuing their professional objectives in health care leadership. An online job listing service is provided, and resume review services are available at discounted rates for members.
Advancement and Recognition
Advancement opportunities within the College include Fellowship and Distinguished Fellowship, service on the Board of Directors, Literary Achievement Awards, Scholarship Awards, Diplomate status, two levels of achievement in the Graduate Program, and the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential (through the Certifying Commission in Medical Management).
Other Services
The College provides members with customized literature searches, publishing assistance, speaker referrals, the Physician Executive Advisory Service and professional networking opportunities, among others.
Mission statement
"ACPE is the world's premier organization for lifelong growth and support of physician leaders."External links
- http://www.acpe.org/acpehome/index.aspx ACPE Website