Skills development for physicians and physician assistants from all settings and career stages.
Center for Leadership Development
The WSMA is committed to your professional development, particularly enhancing and building your leadership skills, regardless of the type or size of your organization.
Physician Leadership Course
A 40+ hour leadership skills-development course for physicians and physician assistants who want to know more about health care leadership.
LEAD Program
Integrated coaching and mentoring tailored to your needs to achieve the largest effect in a reasonable amount of time.
Team Based Leadership Course
A three-day educational workshop designed for physicians and their teams.
Leadership Masterclass
An intensive three-day adaptive-learning course for seasoned physician leaders.
Effective Board Governance Course
In-depth education about governance to help you bring a powerful voice and perspective to any board.
Medical Officer Collaborative
A forum for medical leadership to share experiences and work to improve practices.
Physician Leadership News
Member Spotlight on Elizabeth Wako, MD, MBA
September 1, 2026
Elizabeth Wako, MD, MBA, shares leadership lessons and perspectives on healthcare access, workforce challenges, and advocacy.
Doctors Making a Difference: Daniel Low, MD
September 1, 2026
Daniel Low, MD, discusses physician advocacy, health equity, workforce diversity, mentorship, and policy solutions to improve community health.
Vinay Gupta, MD, to Keynote 2026 WSMA Annual Meeting on AI and Physician Leadership
August 20, 2026
Vinay Gupta, MD, will keynote the 2026 WSMA Annual Meeting on AI, the future of medicine, physician leadership, and earning CME credit.