Effective Board Governance Course

The WSMA Effective Board Governance Course is a full-day seminar providing in-depth education about governance: what it is, what boards do, why they exist, and how you can be an effective participant.

Why it's important

Physicians are increasingly being asked to serve on the board of their clinic, medical group, or integrated system. But to be an effective board member it is important to understand the difference between a constituency-based board and a representative board, what's expected of you in terms of fiduciary responsibility, who you are expected to represent, and how to be effective in communicating as a board member. Equipped with this knowledge, physicians can be even stronger leaders and bring a powerful voice and perspective to any board.

Instructor

This course is led by Edward A. Walker, MD, MHA, professor emeritus in the departments of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and health services at the University of Washington in Seattle and senior physician advisor for the WSMA Center for Leadership Development.

Cancellation policy

Refunds are available for live event registration depending on when the refund is requested in relation to the start of the seminar.

• 30 days or more until start of event: a 100% refund less a $25 processing fee per person
• 15–29 days until start of event: 50% refund
• 14 days or less until start of event: no refund

The WSMA reserves the right to cancel the seminar. If so, preregistered participants will be notified, and full refunds provided. No shows will receive no refund. Registrations may not be transferred to another person at any time. A participant may transfer registration one time to the next available course if space permits. All subsequent transfers of registration will incur a change fee, subject to the discretion of course management. All refunds will be issued to the original form of payment.