Honoring the People Who Power Physician and Provider Recruitment
Each year, Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals (PPRP) Week serves as an opportunity to recognize and elevate the critical work done by recruitment professionals across the healthcare industry. From identifying and attracting top talent to guiding physicians and advanced practice providers through the hiring process and supporting long-term retention, these professionals help healthcare organizations build the clinical teams that communities depend on.
Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals Week (PPRP Week), taking place April 20–26, 2026, is dedicated to recognizing the individuals and teams who make this work possible. Throughout the week, we encourage organizations, colleagues, and the broader healthcare community to celebrate recruitment, onboarding, and retention professionals who play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare.
2026 Top 25 Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals to Watch
As part of this year’s celebration, AAPPR is proud to recognize the 2026 Top 25 Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals to Watch. These individuals represent the next generation of leaders in the recruitment profession. Through their work, they are advancing the field, supporting their organizations, and helping shape the future of healthcare recruitment. Honorees are recognized across several categories:
Innovators
Recruitment professionals introducing creative ideas and forward-thinking strategies.
Learn more about each honoree and the impact they are making in physician and provider recruitment.
Mentors
Professionals dedicated to guiding and supporting others in the field
Learn more about each honoree and the impact they are making in physician and provider recruitment.
Rising Stars
Emerging professionals making a strong impact early in their careers
Learn more about each honoree and the impact they are making in physician and provider recruitment.
Inspiring Leaders
Individuals who lead with vision, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
Learn more about each honoree and the impact they are making in physician and provider recruitment.
Meet the 2026 Inspiring Leaders
Team Excellence
Recruitment teams demonstrating exceptional collaboration and results
Learn more about each honoree and the impact they are making in physician and provider recruitment.
Meet the 2026 Team Excellence Honorees
Join the Celebration
PPRP Week is a time for the entire recruitment community to come together and recognize the professionals who help healthcare organizations grow and thrive. Share a photo of yourself, your team, or your organization celebrating PPRP Week, and help us highlight the incredible work happening across the recruitment profession.
Use your graphic to celebrate the week and help raise awareness about the important work recruitment professionals do every day.
PPRP Week Celebration Gallery
One of the best ways to celebrate PPRP Week is by sharing the people and teams who make a difference in physician and provider recruitment.