The WSMA has worked on behalf of physicians and patients in Washington state for more than 135 years.
About Us
Through the WSMA, physicians and physician assistants stand together regardless of specialty or practice type to ensure patients have access to quality care and to make our state the best place to practice medicine and to receive care.
In the About Us section you will find:
Who We Are
The WSMA is the largest physician professional association in Washington, representing physicians, residents, medical students, and physician assistants from nearly all specialties and practice settings throughout the state. Who We Are
Strategic Plan
The WSMA is guided by a strategic plan, which outlines key priorities for the association, areas of focus for its work, strategic goals, and associated benchmarks. The WSMA’s strategic plan reflects the association’s commitment to its members, which is to make a difference, whether that’s by improving the practice environment, their professional status, or the care they provide to patients and communities. Strategic Plan
House of Delegates
All legislative power of the WSMA is vested in the voting members of the WSMA House of Delegates. House of Delegates
Board of Trustees
The WSMA board of trustees meets quarterly, and is responsible for carrying out the mandates and policies of the House of Delegates. Board of Trustees
Standing Committees
The five committees defined in the WSMA bylaws that carry out various association activities. Standing Committees
Early Career Sections
Helping early career physicians get involved with the WSMA and connect with peers across the state. Early Career Sections
Latino Advisory Council
Providing a forum in which Latino physicians and physician assistants can support each other professionally, recruit other Latino physicians, and develop and inform advocacy strategies within the WSMA. Latino Advisory Council
Staff
Meet the hard-working, dedicated full-time staff of the WSMA. Staff
Policies
Understanding the policies that define and guide the WSMA. Policies
What’s Our Policy?
Learn more about the WSMA’s positions on issues impacting patients and the practice of medicine. What’s Our Policy?
WSMA Reports
Selections from WSMA’s flagship publication for members. WSMA Reports
WSMA Reports Archive
Recent issues of WSMA’s print magazine, published six times a year. WSMA Reports Archive
WSMA Reports Podcast
Audio versions of select articles from the member magazine, WSMA Reports. WSMA Reports Podcast
Advertise with WSMA
Reach Washington state’s physician community via the largest and most trusted medical association in the state. Advertise with WSMA
Education Matters
Patients deserve to know who provides their health care, and exactly what their health care professionals are qualified and licensed to diagnose, prescribe, and treat. Education Matters
Physician Education and Training
Understanding the education and training of physicians, the most highly-skilled and trained of the health professions. Physician Education and Training
Physician or Provider?
The problem with using “provider” instead of “physician.” Physician or Provider?
Partner Organizations
The WSMA is part of a constellation of local, state, and federal membership organizations that make up organized medicine and the friends of organized medicine. Partner Organizations
County Medical Societies
Representing physicians at the local level and promoting the health and well-being of communities. County Medical Societies
State Specialty Societies
Providing specialty-specific educational resources and professional support. State Specialty Societies
Partners in Medicine
A special thanks to our Partners in Medicine for their generous contributions. Partners in Medicine
Complete Association Management Services
A professional and affordable solution for your medical organization’s management and administrative needs. Complete Association Management Services
Partners in Medicine Program
Become a Partner in Medicine and demonstrate your company’s commitment to the medical community. Partners in Medicine Program
WSMA Recognition
National recognition of WSMA’s work provides independent validation of our efforts on behalf of the medical profession. WSMA Recognition
WSMA History
Highlights from the 125+ year history of the WSMA. WSMA History
FAQs
Understanding what the WSMA is and what we do for physicians, patients, and the state of Washington. FAQs
Contact Us
The WSMA has two offices, downtown Seattle and Olympia, and is open during business hours. Contact Us