deadlines-and-delegate-opportunities-for-the-2025-annual-meeting-of-the-wsma-house-of-delegates | Deadlines and Delegate Opportunities for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the WSMA House of Delegates | Leadership | Shared_Content/News/Membership_Memo/2025/June-13/deadlines-and-delegate-opportunities-for-the-2025-annual-meeting-of-the-wsma-house-of-delegates | <div class="col-md-12">
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<h2>Deadlines and Delegate Opportunities for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the WSMA House of Delegates </h2>
<p>Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting of the WSMA House of Delegates at The Westin Bellevue, Sept. 20-21. The WSMA Annual Meeting is the association's yearly policymaking event, where the voting members of the association gather to debate and determine policy, elect officers, enjoy educational offerings, and connect in person. The meeting isn't just for delegates; all are welcome to attend and take advantage of the educational offerings, social events, and networking opportunities. It's also a great way to witness firsthand how policy is made at the WSMA.</p>
<h3><strong>What you need to know in advance of the WSMA Annual Meeting </strong></h3>
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<p><strong>How to serve as a delegate</strong> <br />
If you would like to serve as a delegate at the 2025 Annual Meeting, please contact your local county society or state specialty society. If you are unsure who to contact, email WSMA staff at <a href="mailto:hod@wsma.org">hod@wsma.org</a>. Be sure to review the <a href="[@]wsma/about_us/who_we_are/house-of-delegates/wsma/about/who_we_are/house-of-delegates.aspx?hkey=8c843bfe-b865-4199-9765-4ac24e2de108">duties and expectations of service as a delegate</a>.</p>
<p><strong>How to propose policy<br />
</strong>As a WSMA member, you can help guide the direction of the association and raise awareness of issues of importance to the practice of medicine in Washington by authoring a resolution: a proposal asking the WSMA to take a position or act on an issue. Resolutions must be sponsored by at least two WSMA delegates. If you are interested in authoring a resolution but are not a delegate or board member, the WSMA will work with you to develop your resolution idea and find a sponsor. Contact us at <a href="mailto:hod@wsma.org">hod@wsma.org</a> for assistance. Visit the <a href="https://wsma.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU3ODYxMyZwPTEmdT0xMDc4MTA4MzYwJmxpPTEwOTc4Mjk2NA/index.html">How to Write a Resolution page</a> for everything you need to know about proposing policy at the WSMA Annual Meeting.</p>
<p><strong>How to review, discuss, and inform proposed policy in advance of the meeting</strong><br />
To help hone your resolution idea or to engage with other highly engaged and policy-focused WSMA members, including delegates, join our secure Virtual Reference Committees and Policy Community. Accessible using email, website, or mobile app, you may post and share resources, connect via private chat, see member profiles, and receive updates tailored to your specifications. <a href="https://wsma.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU3ODYxMyZwPTEmdT0xMDc4MTA4MzYwJmxpPTEwOTc4Mjk2NQ/index.html">Request to join the WSMA Virtual Reference Committees and Policy Community</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Important meeting deadlines</strong> </p>
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<li>Aug. 9: Reports and resolutions due for inclusion in delegate handbook.</li>
<li>Aug. 20: Final deadline for reports and resolutions. Resolutions received after this date must have the consent of two-thirds of the House at the opening session to be considered.</li>
<li>Aug. 28: Deadline to make room reservations at The Westin Bellevue.</li>
<li>Aug. 29: Delegate handbook will be available for download.</li>
<li>Sept. 20-21: 2025 WSMA Annual Meeting.</li>
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<p><strong>Thank you to our corporate partners</strong> </p>
<p>Thank you to our corporate partners for their generous support: Physicians Insurance, Northern Capital Management, Gohagan &amp; Company, and Resolve.</p>
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<h5>June 13, 2025</h5>
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<h2>Immersive Leadership Training with the Physician Leadership Course: Two Options This Fall </h2>
<p>Led by instructor Ed Walker, MD, MHA, the WSMA Physician Leadership Course is a 40+ hour leadership skills-development course for physicians and physician assistants who want to know more about health care leadership. With two formats available, hybrid-distance or all virtual, the course delivers 10 weeks of solid curriculum, minimizing your time away from patients, while maximizing your knowledge-building time.</p>
<p><strong><em>Note:</em></strong><em> Did you attend the Leadership Development Conference? Your LDC event registration receipt included a special promotion code to get 5% off registration to WSMA's leadership courses.</em> </p>
<p>To make sure we're reaching as many physicians and physician assistants as possible with our cornerstone leadership development education, this fall we're offering two options for our Physician Leadership Course, a hybrid-format course and an all-virtual course.</p>
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<li>Physician Leadership Course (hybrid-distance) <br />
Sept. 12-Nov. 21, 2025. Only two in-person days required.</li>
<li>Physician Leadership Course (all virtual) <br />
Oct. 3-Dec. 12, 2025 </li>
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<p>Learn more about the course from Dr. Walker and hear what Physician Leadership Course graduates have to say about growing their leadership skills to drive positive change in health care in this <a href="https://player.vimeo.com/video/837228441?h=a7645ccf29">brief five-minute video</a>.</p>
<p>For a full course curriculum, information on CME and MOC credits, visit the <a href="[@]wsma/education/physician_leadership/physician_leadership_course/wsma/physician_leadership/physician_leadership_course/physician_leadership_course.aspx?hkey=efdc4ad1-ff20-4089-ab51-caafbe73572b&amp;WebsiteKey=c182ff6d-1438-4899-abc5-614681b54927">course webpage</a>. Get started on your leadership journey and enroll today for the schedule and format that fits your needs. These activities have been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em>â„¢.</p>
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<h2>WSMA Physician Leader Elected to Leadership at the American Medical Association </h2>
<p>The WSMA offers a hearty congratulations to Sheila Rege, MD, a radiation oncologist in private practice serving the Kennewick community, who this week was elected to the 21-member AMA board of trustees.</p>
<p>The election was held Tuesday, June 10, during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in Chicago. Dr. Rege is a longtime WSMA member and trustee, currently serving on the WSMA board as an AMA delegate representing the interests and needs of Washington state physicians and their patients in the creation of policies and programs at the AMA.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In her new position on the AMA board, Dr. Rege will have a further strengthened opportunity to inform AMA policy on the many shared interests of the two associations, from reforming onerous prior authorization processes and a broken Medicare physician payment system to providing leadership in the development of artificial intelligence in health care and cultivating the next generation of physician leaders.</p>
<p>“I am deeply honored to be elected to the AMA board of trustees,†said Dr. Rege in a <a href="https://wsma.org/Shared_Content/News/Press_Release/2025/wsma_physician_leader_elected_to_leadership_at_the_american_medical_association"><span data-contrast="none">press release</span></a>. “At a time when physicians are navigating unprecedented pressures—from misinformation to mounting administrative burdens—I’m committed to bringing practical, ethical leadership. I will advocate to protect physician autonomy, and ensure patients—regardless of ZIP code, race, or income—receive high-quality, compassionate care.â€</p>
<p>Dr. Rege has been a member of the WSMA for more than 20 years, serving on its board of trustees for 20 years. As she assumes her new leadership position with the AMA, she will continue to remain active at the state medical association to share insights into her work at the AMA.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Other newsmakers at the AMA meeting&nbsp;</h3>
<p>WSMA Foundation vice president and WSMA board member, Carrie Horwitch, MD was recognized by the AMA Foundation as one of their <a href="https://amafoundation.org/news/meet-the-2025-ama-foundation-excellence-in-medicine-honorees/"><span data-contrast="none">Excellence in Medicine Award winners</span></a>. Dr. Horwitch received the Jack B. McConnell, MD Award in Excellence for Volunteerism. In honor of Dr. Horwitch, a grant was awarded to the MAVEN Project.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The WSMA would like to also acknowledge WSMA board member Teresa Girolami, MD, for being nominated for an AMPAC award.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Picture courtesy of Ted Grudzinski, MMX</em></p>
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