Strengthening your unique value through results-driven professional development.

AAL provides core programs that develop health and higher education professionals at every stage of their careers.

Well-executed professional development programs assure continued competence in your profession.

These programs do not only help you perform better in your current role, but also catapult you into new leadership roles in the future. AAL has helped thousands of leaders in health and higher education advance in their careers and organizations by providing professional development programs. 

Core Programs

Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program (CAAMP)

Onsite Program

The Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program, or CAAMP, is a hands-on workshop that is designed to address the unique challenges faced by new, current, and aspiring administrators.

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The Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL)

Onsite Program

The Institute for Teaching and Learning, or ITL, is a four-day, onsite program that teaches new and seasoned professionals the tools master educators use daily in academic settings.

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9 Virtues Leadership Institute

Onsite/online Program

The 9 Virtues Leadership Institute’s experts come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds and are ready to help your organization unlock its leadership potential. We specialize in empowering current as well as aspiring leaders to grow and develop professionally and personally.

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Partnered Programs

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

Senior Leadership Development Program

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New York University College of Dentistry

Dentistry Dental Student Leadership Institute

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Foundations in Conducting and Designing Clinical Research

These Research Fundamentals are designed to be taken sequentially and the information in later courses builds on information presented in previous courses.

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Fundamentals of Clinical Education (FCE)

Equip your new dental, dental hygiene, and dental assisting educators with the right tools to succeed with the Fundamentals of Clinical Education program (FCE), designed and facilitated by the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and AAL.

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Foundations in Conducting and Designing Clinical Research

These Research Fundamentals are designed to be taken sequentially and the information in later courses builds on information presented in previous courses.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Alumni Say

  • CAAMP has excellent information for academic administrators - relevant, understandable, and engaging. Great opportunities to network with faculty from many healthcare professions.”

    Leonie DeClerk, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

  • "The AAL ITL program was an excellent opportunity to learn and develop multiple teaching concepts and skills. This program allowed me to connect and network with colleagues at the same point in their careers. I highly recommend it to those entering in a career in academia."

    Nina Ray, Texas A&M College of Dentistry

  • "I was truly impressed with the ITL course. As a newcomer to teaching, with many years of clinical practice, I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy sitting in a weeklong course about different teaching philosophies. Whatever my expectations were, they were blown out of the water. The speakers were dynamic, and I came away excited to put these new tools and philosophies into practice immediately. I really, really recommend this course for anyone new to teaching, or looking to revamp their teaching style!"

    Matt Phillips, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences

  • "ITL has reminded me why I wanted to teach in the first place and given me the tools to improve my teaching for the students and residents which will benefit all of their present and future patients."

    Alli Scully, Indiana University School of Dentistry

  • Taking the time to improve myself professionally is expected; however, taking the time to improve myself personally is a privilege. I expected to learn useful techniques at CAAMP but it was a privilege to genuinely feel a connection that will certainly have an impact in both my professional and personal life. Great conference and highly recommended!"

    Naquilla Thomas, West Georgia Technical College

  • One of the best things about CAAMP is that it brings educators from all different health disciplines together. This fosters an environment where we share best practices for similar challenges and pitfalls. I left this program with many pearls of wisdom that I could actively implement in my work life."

    Mai-Ly Duong, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health