2027 Advocacy & Public Policy Leadership (APPL) Program Application

2027 APPL deadline is November 6! (Scroll down to complete the application.)

The newly revised APPL offers a shorter format and expanded eligibility. This course is intended for all faculty interested in local advocacy and hospital/health system change, creating community partnerships, and developing practical leadership skills. No previous advocacy experience is required.

Participants starting in 2027 will have the following schedule to complete the program in one (1) year:

AAP Annual Meeting 2027 (February 17, 2027, Long Beach, CA)
AAP Hill Visits (September 2027, Washington, DC)
AAP Annual Meeting 2028 (Savannah, GA)

Candidates for the program must:

Be an active member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).
Be full-time faculty members at an Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor level
Have a minimum of 2 years experience post-residency/ fellowship at the time of application
Have demonstrated the desire and ability to assume an advocacy and public policy leadership role in their department, institution, or the specialty of physiatry

More information on the APPL Program.

2027 Advocacy & Public Policy Leadership (APPL) Program Application

Name(Required)

First Last

Degrees(Required)

Your Contact Information

Work Phone(Required)

Work Email(Required)

Home Phone(Required)

Home Email(Required)

Preferred Email

Current Institution Address(Required)

Institution Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Year of residency/fellowship graduation(Required)

Nominated by(Required)

First Last Email

Nomination Letter(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

The nomination letter (1 to 2 pages) should discuss the candidate’s past achievements, current public policy and academic activities, and potential as a health policy advocate. Applications will not be considered without this nomination letter.

Curriculum Vitae(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Personal Statement(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

A personal statement of approximately 500 words confirming the candidate’s public policy and academic career goals and desire to participate in this program.

If selected for the APPL program, I agree to the following program requirements:
1. Pay the tuition fee of $900 prior to attending first APPL workshop
2. Attend the APPL pre-conference course during two consecutive AAP Annual meetings.
3. Participate in AAP Hill visits.
4. Plan and complete a Health Advocacy project.

If selected, I agree to the APPL program requirements.(Required)

Yes

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