AAPL – Physician Leadership
MSSNY Member Benefit
Leadership Support for Physicians
MSSNY members gain discounted access to leadership training and resources through the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).
Whether you're developing your career, leading a team, managing a practice, or exploring new opportunities, AAPL provides practical tools tailored specifically for physicians.
This member benefit is available to eligible MSSNY members.
How AAPL Can Help
- Leadership training designed specifically for physicians
- Resources on communication, management, and decision-making
- Practical tools for leading teams, practices, and departments
- Access to AAPL membership for $149 (regularly $349)
- 15% off AAPL products and up to 35% off during sales
Why Join MSSNY?
You, as a physician, face growing demands both on and off the clock. MSSNY is here to help by keeping doctors informed, supported, and connected through advocacy, useful resources, leadership opportunities, and member-only benefits like AAPL that guide you through every step of your career.
As the statewide voice of New York physicians, MSSNY works to protect the profession and help physicians stay informed, connected, and supported.
Support for Every Stage of Your Career
Early Career Physician
Build Skills That Grow With You
Starting out in practice brings new responsibilities. MSSNY connects early-career physicians with resources, advocacy, leadership opportunities, and member benefits that support long-term growth.
- Stay informed on issues affecting physicians in New York
- Access professional resources and member-only benefits
- Build connections through organized medicine and leadership opportunities
Example: Growing your professional network while building confidence in practice.
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Medical Student
Start Building Your Professional Community Early
There is a lot to learn beyond clinical training. MSSNY helps medical students connect with organized medicine, physician advocacy, leadership opportunities, and the broader physician community.
- Learn about issues shaping medical practice in New York
- Connect with physicians across the state
- Explore leadership and advocacy opportunities early
Example: Learning more about medicine beyond the classroom while preparing for residency.
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Resident or Fellow
Support During an Important Transition
Training can be demanding, and residents and fellows often need to make rapid career decisions. MSSNY provides advocacy, practical resources, and member benefits to support you during this phase.
- Stay informed on issues affecting physicians in training
- Access professional resources and member-only benefits
- Connect with New York’s physician community
Example: Preparing for your next step while staying connected to organized medicine.
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Private Practice
Support for the Realities of Practice
Independent practice comes with increasing challenges—from reimbursement and prior authorization to staffing and operations. MSSNY advocates for physicians while providing tools and resources to support practice success.
- Support advocacy on issues impacting private practice
- Access practice resources and exclusive member benefits
- Stay updated on policy and regulatory changes
Example: Navigating the day-to-day realities of independent practice.
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Employed Physician
Stay Connected to Your Independent Professional Voice
Working within a health system presents unique challenges and opportunities. MSSNY supports employed physicians by keeping them informed, connected, and advocating for your interests on issues related to medical practice.
- Stay connected to statewide physician advocacy
- Access resources and member benefits through MSSNY
- Stay informed of issues affecting employed physicians
Example: Staying informed and connected while working within a larger system.
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Join MSSNY and Access AAPL + Many More Benefits
AAPL is available as a MSSNY member benefit. Non-members must join MSSNY to access this member-only benefit.