Redefining Recruitment to Retention

What is AAPPR?

The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) is redefining recruitment to retention and is the only professional organization where physician and provider recruitment leaders and others who influence recruitment, onboarding and retention can connect, learn and advance their careers.

  • Connect
  • Learn
  • Advance
"You can’t put a price tag on the value of networking with your AAPPR peers! "
— Kate Rader Director School of Medicine Faculty Recruitment, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
"AAPPR provides an excellent space for networking and building relationships with peers, as well as developing a better understanding of how to do our jobs at our highest potential."
— Cressa Coldsmith Provider Recruiter, Summit Health
"I believe the AAPPR membership is extremely valuable to the success of my job as a Physician Recruiter. The online assistance, the networking and the educational opportunities are amazing. I wouldn’t be the recruiter I am, without AAPPR."
— Robin Schiffer, CPRP Director Physician Recruitment & Public Relations, OhioHealth MedCentral Hospitals
"I always enjoying the networking and relationship building that takes place at AAPPR. It is great to be part of a like minded community!"
— Stephanie Jackson, CPRP Physician Recruiter, Reliant Medical Group
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2026 Team Excellence – Top 25 to Watch #PPRPWeek 2026

Top 25 Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals to Watch   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. Successful recruitment is rarely the work of one individual. Behind every successful hire is often a collaborative […]

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2026 Inspiring Leaders – Top 25 to Watch #PPRPWeek 2026

Top 25 Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals to Watch   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. Strong leadership is essential in physician and provider recruitment. Leaders in this field help guide teams, strengthen […]

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2026 Rising Stars – Top 25 to Watch #PPRPWeek 2026

Top 25 Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals to Watch   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. Every profession benefits from emerging leaders who bring energy, fresh perspectives, and a passion for making an […]

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2026 Mentors – Top 25 to Watch #PPRPWeek 2026

Top 25 Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals to Watch   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. Mentorship plays a critical role in strengthening the physician and provider recruitment profession. Experienced professionals who share […]

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2026 Innovators – Top 25 to Watch #PPRPWeek 2026

Top 25 Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals to Watch   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. Innovation drives the future of physician and provider recruitment. As healthcare continues to evolve, recruitment professionals must […]

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AAPPR Welcomes New Members to the 2026 Board of Directors

The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment’s (AAPPR) is pleased to welcome three new board members, effective April 15, 2026. With their guidance, the organization will continue to bring innovative solutions and resources to advance the physician and provider recruitment profession. The 2026-2027 Board of Directors brings together a wealth of leadership and expertise […]

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Why Your Experience Is the Data Leadership Needs Right Now

Hear from AAPPR board members on why your experience matters and how participating in the compensation and search surveys helps create the benchmarking insight recruitment leaders need. Takeaways: Benchmarking data helps physician and provider recruitment leaders make better decisions about staffing, compensation, timelines and operations by replacing assumptions with field-informed data. Strong survey participation makes […]

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AAPPR Legislative Update – April 2026

Congress is back in session after a two week recess with attention turning to a potential reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and activity on the FY 2027 budget in full swing. As we celebrate Physician and Provider Recruitment Week, we want to take a moment to thank you for your hard […]

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Building the Future Workforce: What’s Next

Recruitment data moves conversations from anecdotal feedback to strategic decision-making. Tracking decision timelines, decline reasons, and negotiation trends reveals where market misalignment exists. Data paired with external benchmarks strengthens the case for compensation and process changes. Insight-driven recruitment teams gain greater influence with leaders and operational partners.   As the healthcare workforce landscape continues to […]

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AAPPR Board Corner | The Power of Connection: Why Networking and Community Matter in Physician and Provider Recruitment

By: Fayeann Hauer, MHS, CPRP Physician and provider recruitment is a profession built on relationships. Every search, every successful placement, and every retained provider begins with a connection. But while recruiters spend much of their time building relationships with candidates and organizations, one of the most valuable connections we can make is with each other. […]