Pre-Conference Workshops
Advancing Connections 2027
Pre-Conference Courses
Begin your Advancing Connections experience with focused professional development designed to strengthen your knowledge, expand your skills and support your work across physician and provider recruitment, onboarding and retention.
Additional Pre-Conference Details Are Coming Soon
Course presenters, 2027 pricing, registration links and additional participation details are currently being finalized. Course information will continue to be updated as Advancing Connections 2027 approaches.
Pre-conference registration information and 2027 course pricing will be available as registration approaches.
Certificate Course Registration Deadline: March 2, 2026Extend Your Conference Experience
Two Days of Focused Professional Development
AAPPR's pre-conference courses provide an opportunity to go deeper into key areas of physician and provider recruitment before the Annual Conference begins.
Pre-conference course registration is separate from Annual Conference registration. Attendees planning to participate in the full conference will need to purchase Annual Conference registration separately.
CPRP Certification Course
Monday and Tuesday, March 22-23, 2027
2027 Presenters Coming SoonThe CPRP certification is a comprehensive resource for healthcare recruitment professionals seeking to develop and test their skills and knowledge across a broad spectrum of topics including physician and provider recruitment, onboarding and retention, human resources and relevant legal issues.
The CPRP program allows recruitment professionals to strengthen the skills they already have while developing additional knowledge to stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.
CPRP Course Eligibility
- A minimum of six months of experience in the recruitment of physicians, advanced practice providers and/or other healthcare providers.
- Currently directly employed by, contracted to, or providing formalized assistance to an organization or medically underserved area recruiting physicians, advanced practice providers and other healthcare providers.
Final pricing, presenters, registration instructions and additional 2027 course details will be posted as they are confirmed.
Onboarding and Retention Certificate Course
Monday and Tuesday, March 22-23, 2027
2027 Presenters Coming SoonThe Onboarding and Retention Certificate Course is designed for professionals who participate in the provider onboarding process and experience, as well as teams looking to create or strengthen an onboarding program.
The course explores best practices for building a successful program, including team structure, virtual and in-person tactics and measurable ways to evaluate program sustainability and effectiveness.
Final pricing, presenters, registration instructions and additional 2027 course details will be posted as they are confirmed.
Ready to Start Planning for Louisville?
Attendee registration opens December 1, 2026. Check back for 2027 pre-conference pricing, presenter announcements and registration details as they become available.