Nov. 14, 2025
Registration Now Available for All Physician Leadership Trainings in 2026
Make the WSMA's Center for Leadership Development your home for professional development in 2026, to help you hone competencies not taught in medical school but increasingly important to thrive in your chosen career path both professionally and personally. You'll join a growing cohort of physician alumni throughout Washington state, many of whom have since moved into leadership tracks in their practice settings. WSMA's leadership courses are led by Edward A. Walker, MD, MHA. Non-WSMA member pricing is available for all courses. These activities have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Physician Leadership Course - Most popular!
Two hybrid-distance options available
The WSMA's Physician Leadership Course combines face-to-face and online learning to enable physicians and physician assistants to begin developing and honing their leadership skills at their convenience. Designed with a physician's busy schedule in mind, only three in-person classes are required; the remainder of the course is conducted online. Two sessions will be offered in 2026. Space is limited; register to reserve your spot today.
March 6 - May 8, 2026 - Space is filling fast, register soon!
Sept. 11 - Nov. 20, 2026
Team-Based Leadership Course
Sept. 18 - Oct. 16, 2026
A month-long hybrid-distance course with three live educational workshop days intended for physicians and their administrative partners who wish to improve team function and achieve greater operational success. The Team-Based Leadership Course develops knowledge and skills based on your operational needs and is adapted to fit the specific clinical culture of participating teams. Registrants must have completed the WSMA Physician Leadership Course or be on a leadership track within their practice or organization. Space is limited; register to reserve your spot today.
Leadership Masterclass
Oct. 8-10, 2026
WSMA's Leadership Masterclass is an intensive three-day adaptive-learning course that examines the complex challenges faced by seasoned physician leaders and provides the tools necessary to solve them. The course will provide additional growth opportunities to physicians who have completed our Physician Leadership Course and have moved on to middle levels of management in their facilities. Space is limited; register to reserve your spot today.
WSMA LEAD Program
Flexible schedules
Looking for one-on-one leadership coaching? Check out WSMA's LEAD Program, an integrated model that combines traditional coaching with operational mentorship advice. Perfect for physicians or physician assistants who may prefer more personalized and flexible education. Learn more on the program webpage
Questions
Visit the WSMA Center for Leadership Development to learn more about these courses and other resources designed with your career and personal development in mind. Questions? Contact Monica Salgaonkar.