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This is an opportunity for medical students in the Philadelphia area to grow as leaders, serve their community, and be part of something bigger.

Who We Are

APEx (Aspiring Physician Executives) is a nonprofit organization committed to equipping future physician leaders with the skills needed to transform healthcare through leadership, education, and collaboration. We connect medical students, residents, and early-career physicians across the country to foster a supportive network of mentorship, professional development, and academic growth.

Our programs include recurring live workshops, annual symposia, and community-based educational initiatives aimed at addressing gaps in career readiness, interprofessional communication, and leadership training within medical education. Through our structured offerings, APEx empowers trainees with the managerial, social, and technical expertise to navigate complex healthcare systems and advance health equity.

ASPIRING PHYSICIAN

EXECUTIVES (APEx)

Dale Mendel, MD

Upcoming Event

Medical Director,

Independence Blue Cross (IBX)

An Evening with Physician Executives

Thursday, February 5th
6:00–8:30 PM

Michael Rivlin, MD

Chief Of Orthopaedic Surgery,

Jefferson Health New Jersey

Shaping the future of healthcare through leadership.

Shaping the future of healthcare through leadership.

Latest Event: Beyond the Wards

Hosted on October 11, 2025, the annual Beyond the Wards Symposium took place at Jefferson Alumni Hall, bringing together over 100 students and medical professionals from across the Philadelphia area.

Our Pillars

Career Development

We expose students to non-traditional career pathways and create spaces for skill-building and idea-sharing with professionals through engaging activities like lectures, panels, workshops, expert recordings, and how-to guides.

Community Expansion

We foster connections through connection hours, roundtable dinners, and social gatherings, while offering an online network to build peer and expert relationships. Our supportive community also provides scholarships, enabling students to attend conferences and connect with professionals nationwide.

Intellectual Inquiry

We encourage scholarly engagement to develop informed leaders by hosting the APEx Symposium for presenting research and providing teaching programs, research grants, and opportunities to promote diverse projects.