American College of Physicians Reviews

Former Employee – worked at American College of Physicians full-time for more than a year

Pros – Although this organization is a not-for-profit, it offers decent salaries and some excellent benefits: on-site gym and cafeteria, automatic 401K contributions, very nice office space, and a parking garage (if you ever make it off the waiting list).

Cons – Managers tend to run their departments like fiefdoms, and there is less cooperation among departments than one would hope. The organization spends a lot of time and money chasing trends rather than providing innovative products and services to its physician members.

Advice to Senior Management – Be faster to adopt new technology in order to keep up with your members. Be willing to cut projects that are loss leaders, even if they have been in place for many years.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at American College of Physicians full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Good people and values of the organization are strong. Good benefits.

Cons – Quality of management is very dependent on department. No real advancement potential.

Current Employee – been working at American College of Physicians full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – They care about their employees, the benefits are great, salaries are good. Facility is very nice, cafeteria, gym, etc. Most colleagues are competent, professional, pleasant, easy to work with.

Cons – Slow to make decisions, don't end projects and cut losses.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at American College of Physicians full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Depending on department ...flexible schedule, decent pay and positive work environment. Very supportive with regard to learning opportunities.

Cons – Inter-departmental cattiness. Values degree attained over skill and experience.

Advice to Senior Management – Hire more people who know what they're doing in addition to having the relevant degree.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at American College of Physicians

Pros – Great benefits, and short hours. Lots of vacation time, sick time, and holidays. Flex time available in some departments. Cafeteria, parking garage and gym on-site. Nice place to coast for a few years, especially if you have kids.

Cons – Middle management is incompetent and makes questionable decisions. Decision making process takes forever due to no one wanting to take responsibility for outcomes. Pay is pathetic in comparison to both the non-profit world and private industry. Archaic technology requires numerous work arounds and patches to get the simplest projects completed. Opportunities for advancement are few and far between.

Advice to Senior Management – Stop giving promotions to unqualified employees based on years of service. Purchase and implement a modern database system.

Current Employee – been working at American College of Physicians

Pros – A great mission and membership.

Cons – Too many leaders trying to guide the communications and branding.

Advice to Senior Management – More open communication between managers/HR about growth opportunities

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at American College of Physicians

Pros – if you are family-oriented, this is a great position to stay in and develop close relationships with co-workers.

Cons – If you are looking for a position that has a lot of new projects lining up, this is not a position for you.

Advice to Senior Management – n/a

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at American College of Physicians

Pros – Great benefits package, great vacation, secure jobs (mostly)

Cons – There is very little communication between departments and management often acts without regard for the implications on employees. "Troublesome" employees who speak truth to power can be dismissed in very non-classy ways. It takes a long time for things to get accomplished

Advice to Senior Management – Employees are the most valuable asset to any company. Treating them equitably and respectfully goes a long way toward building good will and commitment. Employees "on the ground" often know a lot more about the work they do than do senior managers--it is wise to look to employees for input.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend