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Carey Goryl, MSW, CAE, CPRP CEO Have you ever seen the show, Undercover Boss? I remember how fascinating the first few episodes were (until it got cheesy!), and how interesting it was to look behind the curtain of different professions. I always enjoy hearing about the experiences of AAPPR members, so I was very excited […]
Logan Ebbets, MS, CPRP Board Member As we roll through the dog days of summer, we hope that our AAPPR members have had a chance to unplug and use some of their coveted vacation time. The Board of Directors at AAPPR, purposely pauses many meetings, during July and August, to allow board members and […]
CPRP-DEI certification gives participants new tools for recruiting and retaining diverse teams OKEMOS, MI – The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR), the leading authority of physician recruitment and retention, is celebrating the first group of members to complete its Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CPRP-DEI) certification. The certification program […]
By: Stephanie Wright, MSA, CPRP Board Member As we begin to settle into the new demands of physician recruiting after a worldwide pandemic, the majority of Physician Recruitment Talent teams have been gifted with high demands to add Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers as soon as possible to the more challenging medical specialties. Organizations […]
By: Aisha DeBerry, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPRP President-Elect, AAPPR As I watched Karine Jean-Pierre address the podium for the first time as the newly appointed White House Press Secretary, I couldn’t help but draw similar parallels between our experiences. I was acutely aware that she represented a few firsts appointed to the role – […]
By: Emerson Moses, MBA, CPRP President of the AAPPR Board Intentional Representation. It’s a phrase that some might say has become my new motto when it comes to AAPPR. I speak to it a lot during our Board meetings, and I had the opportunity to share what that means to me as Board President […]
By: Carey Goryl, CEO We’re looking forward to seeing over 700 members and exhibitors in Chicago at this year’s AAPPR Annual Conference. So much has happened since we all gathered in 2019. If you recall, we just announced our new name and logo for AAPPR. New this year will be the debut of Physician […]
Marjorie Alexander, ChenMed David Aragon, VHA National Recruitment Service Rebecca Blythe, Ascension St. Vincent’s Judy Brown, GoHealth Urgent Care Marcia Brown, Luminis Health – Anne Arundel Medical Center, Doctors Community Medical Center, J. Kent McNew Allan Cacanindin, SSM Health Ginger Canaday-Thompson, Holzer Health System Felix Castro, Atrium Health Terri Christensen Stephanie Clay, Walmart Health Timmy […]
By: Doug Lewis, MS, CPRP AAPPR Board Member If you think you’ve been hearing more about taking care of yourself, you’re right. One indicator: according to Google Trends, the number of searches for “self-care” has more than doubled since 2015. As recruiters, we are expected to work long hours, answer calls at all times […]
Special Recognition Events and Promotions Planned for April 24-30, 2022 The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) is pleased to announce the first ever Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals Week, April 24-30, 2022, held in conjunction with the organization’s Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. This special week will recognize the hard-working professionals serving […]
By: Allan Cacanindin, CPRP, CDR AAPPR Board Member In part one of our C-Suite series, you learned how advancing your expertise and influence throughout your organization begins by creating strong advocates among your C-suite and senior leadership (insert reference link here to AAPPR downloads). Data fueling your organization’s recruitment strategy is an effective way to […]
By: Emerson R. Moses, MBA, CPRP President A new year brings a fresh start, setting new goals and thinking about the future. Now that 2022 has arrived, it also has me reflecting on the events of the past year. The resiliency we collectively have to endure and overcome is inspiring. Even in struggle, I recognize […]
By: Fayeann Hauer, CPRP AAPPR Board Member Greetings and Happy Holidays from the AAPPR Board of Directors! While we wind down the calendar year 2021, I encourage many of you to take some time to reflect. Reflect with your teams on all of the achievements, growth, and successes that have been fostered this year. […]
AAPPR White Paper Reveals Significant Findings A recent focus group conducted by the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) uncovered troubling themes of operational and physician candidate pipeline challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and exacerbated by weary recruitment leaders and departments met with decreasing funds and limited resources. Findings from the […]
By: Russ Peal, CPRP AAPPR Board Member One of the highlights of my childhood growing up in Chicago was the Christmas season, especially spending time in the downtown area. Like thousands of others, I remember hopping on the “L-Train” and, once there with anticipation and excitement, visiting the many window displays for the major department […]
By Marjorie Alexander-Vermeulen, MBA, CPRP Board Member Has anyone noticed how much higher recruiter turnover is these days? Or employee turnover in general? There are a lot of people “on the move”. Many of us are reached out to for positions weekly, and sometimes daily. We are all sought after, and we are all […]
AAPPR Members – We’re excited to announce that, in early November, the AAPPR Academy will be launching! The Academy will be the new hub for AAPPR learning, with a more user-friendly experience to track your progress and locate desired webinars. The online CPRP certification course, live and on-demand webinars, resource library, and much more […]
Study Reports Significant Increase in Physician Vacancies A recent national study of physician vacancies reports health care organizations nationwide are facing increased challenges and competition for physician talent. The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment — a leading authority in the physician and provider recruitment to retention continuum – reports a 40% increase as […]
By Allan Cacanindin It’s Friday, and you have a physician who starts Monday, and the medical staff office hasn’t cleared them for a start. Meanwhile, you have a recent hire who has questions about their offer letter. Oh wait, you have to work with the department for another physician for last-minute coverage? But hang […]
Deadline: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 AAPPR is seeking your participation at the 2022 Advancing Connections Annual Conference at the McCormick Place in Chicago on April 24-26, 2022. To apply, click on the link below and review all the information needed to complete the form before starting your submission. It must be completed in its […]
By: Logan Ebbets, MS, CPRP It has been 17 months since the COVID-19 Pandemic started, and many of us vacated our offices, never to return. Now we are embarking on the new horizon of the post-pandemic world and where we work. As we enter the fall of 2021, many organizations are making declarations around […]
By: Carrie Galbraith, CPRP AAPPR Board Member As a member of the AAPPR Board of Directors, it’s important for members to know that as an organization we fully support all of the regional Affiliate groups and encourage you to become involved with one closest to you. In thinking back to the whirlwind of my first […]
AAPPR has developed comprehensive education in all aspects of physician and provider recruitment that allow you to stand apart from the crowd. We’re excited to announce we will begin hosting in-person courses this Fall for those who enjoy hands-on and face-to-face learning! Courses to be offered include our prestigious CPRP Certification, as well as our […]
By: Fayeann Hurley, MHS, CPRP Director of Physician Recruitment and Retention AAPPR Board Member In April, AAPPR held its annual conference virtually with over 600 members across the United States attending. Over two full days we were able to connect with one another and learn from subject matter experts on a wide variety of […]
By: Emerson R. Moses, MBA, CPRP AAPPR President May is Mental Health Awareness month and for me, nothing has stood out more over the past year than how many of us struggle with our mental health and just how prevalent mental health illnesses are. I recall speaking with my therapist last summer about how, […]
By: Emerson Moses Incoming President, AAPPR Wow, what a year it has been! I don’t know about you, but I’ve experienced the full gamut of emotions over the past year – excitement, anxiety, fear, joy, (pandemic) fatigue, hope. After a year of social distancing, not seeing family and loved ones, or traveling, I am […]
By: Liz Mahan Mentorship. It is a familiar word, but what does it mean? When you think of a mentor, who comes to mind? A teacher? A coach? Perhaps a benevolent boss or a trusted colleague? By definition, a mentor is “a trusted counselor or guide,” and mentorship is “the influence, guidance, or direction given by a […]
The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR), the leading authority on physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention, has announced a new strategic corporate partner for 2021 – LocumsMart. Through its online portal LocumsMart provides a comprehensive virtual marketplace which connects healthcare facilities with agencies and candidates. AAPPR’s strategic partner program, launched in 2017, fosters […]
It cannot be emphasized enough that setting clear expectations in any relationship between an in-house recruiter and a chosen firm or agency is vital to success. Your candidates have expectations, and you take great effort to communicate with candidates along the way. Are we giving our contracted agency firms the same expectation setting? Both parties […]
When I was offered an opportunity to start a new Onboarding program for our faculty practice 11 years ago, there were very few successful programs out there to replicate. Fortunately for me, I was a member of AAPPR and was able to rely heavily on my colleagues to bounce around ideas and they were always […]
What is an Academic In-House Recruiter (AIR)? Several definitions seem to apply. A niche group within a niche group in the world of physician and provider recruitment. An often overlooked and behind the scenes, yet critical component of today’s complex health care industry. The invaluable connectors between the hospitals, faculty, researchers, and the healers. Officially, […]
Being part of AAPPR has made a huge impact on my career. I volunteered to present during an AAPPR conference in Minnesota about Applying Lean Principles to Physician Recruitment. Unbeknownst to me, the CEO of American Hospital Dubai was in the audience. Within a few months I was recruited to the Middle East to […]
Purchase 2020 Benchmarking Report Number of Searches per Health Care Organization Continues to Rise OKEMOS, MI / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2020 / According to a recent physician and provider recruitment benchmark study filling Surgery and Primary Care physician positions took less time last year – a five-year low for Primary Care placements. The […]
Doug Lewis is the Director of Physician and Advanced Practice Provider Recruitment at Indiana University Health, the largest network of physicians in the State of Indiana. IU Health has a unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools. Doug leads a team of 11 and is responsible for […]
Download COVID-19 Impact & Response Infographic Over three months after the United States began restricting movement to flatten the curve of COVID-19, in-house physician recruitment teams are still innovating and adapting to a new form of recruitment and hiring. AAPPR recently queried of its members through both an online survey and personal interviews to hear […]
Health care is a human-centered experience and, as an organization of health care professionals, it is heartbreaking and tragic that in 2020 we find ourselves still struggling with issues that are so fundamental to human dignity. The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many countless others bring to the forefront the […]
AAPPR is here to support our members. In the last several weeks, we at AAPPR have watched our members pivot and adapt to the effects COVID-19 has had on our world and on recruitment professionals. We have listened and are here to continue to support our members. Overnight, the health care industry has mobilized to […]
Health eCareers joins physician recruitment thought leaders as newest AAPPR Strategic Corporate Partner Expands voice of the Association to more than 800,000 health providers (Okemos, MI) – Feburary 2, 2020 – The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR), the leading authority on physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention, announced a new strategic […]
In January 2020, AAPPR announced a new competency model and exciting plans to change the FASPR certification to one that strategically aligns with this model. We are pleased to announce the name of the certification is CPRP (Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional). This change signifies AAPPR’s commitment to helping you advance your career. Why the change? […]
Go to the report The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR), whose 2,000 members are the leading authorities on physician and provider recruitment and retention, recently completed a technology research study. It reveals that investments in technology to support physician and provider recruitment in the health care sector lags behind other technology investments […]
Physician Shortage Continues to Impact Length of Time to Fill Positions Number of Searches per Health Care Organization Continues to Rise Recently released industry research cites trends Our new report has the definitive answer. New findings confirm that the United States physician shortage is on the rise, impacting recruitment and retention at every level. From […]
Article Provided By: NPNow After attending the AAPPR conference in Orlando last month, and a few of our NP Now representatives were very impressed with Allison Dimsdale’s discussion on the topic, “Transforming Recruitment and Onboarding for Ambulatory APPs ” We were fortunate to be able to have an interview with her in order to further […]
Article provided by DocsDox. By: Suneel Dhand, MD Telemedicine is already transforming healthcare in the United States. Barely heard of a decade ago, it’s now all the rage—with healthcare administrations across the country talking about how they can get in the game. While in a field as personal (and emotional) as healthcare, the goal […]
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