WSMA Reports: May-June 2026
Campaigning and Advocating for Medicine
At a time when science is under assault and health care faces federal cuts, physician participation in political and legislative processes is more important than ever.
The midterm elections are just months away, and just as it has in past years, health care is likely to be a hot topic. For our May/June WSMA Reports feature story, writer John Gallagher talks with physician leaders past and present of WSMA’s non-partisan political campaign arm, WAMPAC, on what’s in store for medicine come November—and how you can help shape the outcomes.
To get the next generation involved in advocacy on behalf of the profession and patients, the WSMA created the Medical Student and Resident Advocacy Program. For our secondary feature, writer Rita Colorito speaks with five graduates of our inaugural certificate program—our next generation of physicians—on what lessons they learned from the program and how they’ll help shape their advocacy going forward.
Advocacy happens in all public forums—social media included. For our risk-management column, experts at Physicians Insurance explain why it’s vital that medical groups’ social media be carefully managed and provides best practices on social media policies and procedures.
Download the May-June 2026 issue of WSMA Reports.
Also in the issue:
- Member spotlight on Hans P. Cassagnol, MD.
- Estell Williams, MD, is a doctor making a difference.
- Match Day Class of 2026—a look by the numbers.
- Are We Treating ADHD—Or the Conditions of Modern Life? A Heartbeat column from Alina Urriola, MD.
- And more.
This issue’s cover illustration is by Sarah Gonzales.
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