Providing the tools needed to solve complex challenges faced by seasoned physician leaders.

Leadership Masterclass

The WSMA Leadership Masterclass an intensive three-day adaptive-learning course that examines the complex challenges faced by seasoned physician leaders and provides the tools necessary to solve them.

The WSMA Leadership Masterclass examines the challenges physician leaders will encounter and provides the tools needed to solve those challenges. The course provides an individualized framework building on each leader's style and gifts in order to help them achieve a delicate, but deliberate, management approach.

The course facilitates development of new, higher-level leadership skills by immersing participants in interactive problem-solving with peers facing similar situations. This learning experience equips developing leaders with self-knowledge about their reactive and creative problem-solving tendencies, while enabling them to test higher-order skill sets as they receive real-time feedback from peers.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Articulate the difference between technical and adaptive problems.
Detail the results of a 360-degree Leadership Circle Profile, outlining their current problem-solving style.
Articulate the use of adaptive leadership techniques based on the work of Ron Heifetz.
Receive and give feedback on a range of complex, adaptive problems and formulate solutions.

Course details

This three-day course is limited to 12 physicians. Interested participants must email program manager Alyssa Crawford at alyssa@wsma.org to determine eligibility. If determined eligible, you will be invited to a brief interview and/or to submit a letter of recommendation by a mentor, supervisor, or peer. The cost of the course is $2,600 and includes a 360-degree Leadership Circle Profile.

The course will be held Oct. 5–7, 2023. The deadline to register is Sept. 6, 2023. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Details on CME credit are included in the curriculum information below.

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.

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Cancellation policy

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

91 days or more until start of event: a 100% refund less a $100 processing fee per person
61 – 90 days until start of event: a 75% refund
31-60 days until start of event: a 25% refund
30 days or less until start of event: no refund

The WSMA reserves the right to cancel the course. 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 of $250. All refunds will be issued to the original form of payment.

For in-person courses, the WSMA cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines, travel agencies, or hotels.

CME and MOC Credit

CME Credit

The WSMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The WSMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria for up to 24 hour(s) of Category I CME credit to satisfy the relicensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission.

MOC Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to:

24 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program;
24 MOC points in the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements;
24 part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification (ABOHNS) program (formerly known as MOC);
24 MOC points in the American Board of Pathology’s (ABPath) MOC program;
24 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) MOC program;
24 MOC points for the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s (ABS) Continuous Certification program.

It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.

Disclosure

The content of this activity is not related to products or services of an ACCME-defined commercial interest; therefore no one in control of content has a relevant financial relationship to disclose and there is no potential for conflicts of interest.

Disclaimer

Notice: Please note that the WSMA may have a photographer or videographer on-site at this event to gather imagery for use by the WSMA in its communications materials and channels, as well as for media outreach. These images will be the property of the WSMA, and the WSMA will not sell or otherwise market event imagery. If you have any questions regarding imagery taken at a WSMA event, please contact Milana McLead at milana@wsma.org.

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First Two Episodes of Better Prescribing, Better Treatment Podcast Now Available

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<div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-sm-5 pull-right" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/Newsletters/MembershipMemo/2023/june/wsma-bpbt-seafoamevergreen-logo-645x425px.png" class="pull-right" alt="Better Prescribing, Better Treatment logo" /></div> <h5>June 9, 2023</h5> <h2>First Two Episodes of Better Prescribing, Better Treatment Podcast Now Available</h2> <p>This week, the WSMA is launching a 14-episode podcast featuring conversations with experts on an array of topics about how we can reduce the dependence on opioids for pain management where appropriate, help those suffering with chronic conditions safely, and help those with addiction. A sole production of the WSMA and hosted by Nathan Schlicher, MD, JD, the podcast is available at no cost to all physicians, physician assistants, and health professionals, and supports the goals of the <a href="[@]wsma/resources/opioids/better_prescribing_better_treatment/wsma/resources/opioids/better-prescribing-better-treatment.aspx?hkey=b6fb0ec0-8bc2-4e53-bf4c-9f148599cbeb">Better Prescribing, Better Treatment safe-prescribing program</a>.</p> <h3>About the podcast</h3> <p>Through the course of the series, the WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment Podcast will address the gaps in practice that exist between the current state of prescribing and the best practices surrounding opioid and controlled substance prescriptions. The risks of both short- and long-term administration of opioids in combination with and separately from sedative medications impose risks that cross specialties and systems. </p> <p>Each podcast episode is available to all physicians and health professionals either as audio or audio and video. Episodes will be posted on the <a href="[@]wsma/resources/opioids/better-prescribing-better-treatment-podcast/wsma/resources/opioids/better-prescribing-better-treatment-podcast.aspx?hkey=5d4ff39d-6d34-45da-a94f-d95e682b2863">WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment Podcast webpage</a> approximately every two weeks through the summer months, with the first episode now available. Creation of the podcast is made possible through funding from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Washington State Department of Health.</p> <h3>About the host</h3> <p>Nathan Schlicher, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP, is an emergency room physician with TeamHealth Northwest and St. Joseph Medical Center and is a past president of the WSMA. Dr. Schlicher is the physician lead for the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment safe-prescribing program.</p> <h3>About the first episode: The Future of the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment Program at the WSMA</h3> <p>In this podcast, Dr. Schlicher is joined by WSMA Program Manager Monica Salgaonkar, MHA, CPHQ, and WSMA Director of IT Troy Brown to discuss the new areas of development in the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment program at the WSMA.</p> <p>Learning objectives:</p> <ul> <li>Recall the history and background of Better Prescribing, Better Treatment.</li> <li>Describe the areas of expansion of Better Prescribing, Better Treatment.</li> <li>Using data components, determine how the data may be used to drive improvement.</li> <li>Get more involved in Better Prescribing, Better Treatment and know who to contact for questions or coaching.</li> </ul> <p>This activity is approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em><sup>TM</sup>. <a href="[@]wsma/resources/opioids/better-prescribing-better-treatment-podcast.aspx">Access the podcast from the WSMA website</a>.</p> <h3>About the second episode: The History of Opioid Prescribing Legislation</h3> <p>In this podcast, Dr. Schlicher sits down with WSMA Policy Director Jeb Shepard to discuss the history of opioid prescribing in the state, the origins of BPBT, and its overall impact on prescribing.</p> <p>Learning objectives</p> <ul> <li>Summarize the history and background of opioid prescribing legislation over the years.</li> <li>List the stakeholders involved in addressing the opioid use public health crisis in Washington state.</li> <li>Understand the effects of HB 1427 and SB 5380 on opioid prescribing in Washington state and have strategies to comply with them.</li> <li>Get engaged in Olympia and testify on rules and regulation of important medical issues.</li> </ul> <p>This activity is approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em><sup>TM</sup>. <a href="[@]wsma/resources/opioids/better-prescribing-better-treatment-podcast.aspx">Access the podcast from the WSMA website</a>.</p> </div>

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Weekly Rounds: June 2, 2023 - Help Keep the WSMA Physician Driven by Telling Us What You Think

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<div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-sm-5 pull-right" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/Newsletters/Weekly%20Rounds/Weekly-Rounds-Article-Graphic-2022-645x425px.png" class="pull-right" alt="Weekly Rounds logo" /></div> <h5>June 2, 2023</h5> <h2>Help Keep the WSMA Physician Driven by Telling Us What You Think</h2> <p>Jennifer Hanscom, CEO</p> <p> One of my favorite things about WSMA's events is that I can connect face to face, once again, with our members. It's a great way to get feedback, hear your concerns, and learn more about what matters to you. The downside is that I can only hear from the folks who attend! </p> <p> As we round out the first half of 2023, I'd like to check in with you. I know there's no way our thousands of members can all attend WSMA's in-person events, so as an alternative, I'm inviting you to share your opinions <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHZ6GK5">via a quick survey</a>. It shouldn't take too much time to complete, and your answers will most definitely help shape WSMA's work on your behalf. </p> <p> The WSMA is a physician-driven organization. Your voice matters as we strive to ensure that our work is focused on issues and activities that matter to you. </p> <p> Your feedback will be closely reviewed and considered. The WSMA Executive Committee will meet soon to reflect on WSMA's current strategic plan, achievements to date, and consider where our attention and resources should be focused in the future. </p> <p> Let us hear from you! Please take a moment to <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHZ6GK5">raise your voice and be heard</a>. The reliability of the survey results depends on a strong response. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Please complete the survey by Friday, June 23. </p> <p> Thanks for taking time to offer your feedback. As always, thanks for all you do! </p> </div>

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House of Delegates Resolutions Due by Aug. 4 for Inclusion in Delegate Handbook

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<div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-sm-5 pull-right" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/Newsletters/MembershipMemo/2023/may/venticinque-221001-9210-645x425px.jpeg" class="pull-right" alt="WSMA House of Delegates speaker" /></div> <h5>May 26, 2023</h5> <h2>House of Delegates Resolutions Due by Aug. 4 for Inclusion in Delegate Handbook</h2> <p>Resolutions are one of the key drivers of legislative and regulatory policy for the WSMA. The following guidance and key dates will help you succeed in creating and submitting your resolutions for consideration by the WSMA House of Delegates. And don't forget to mark your calendars: The 2023 Annual Meeting of the WSMA House of Delegates will take place Sept. 23-24 at the Westin Bellevue. This yearly conference is WSMA's primary policymaking event, where resolutions will be debated by WSMA members and considered for adoption by the association's House of Delegates.</p> <h3>First steps</h3> <p>If you have an idea for a policy that you'd like the House of Delegates to adopt, take a moment and consult the <a href="[@]wsma/about/policies/whats_our_policy/policy_index.aspx">WSMA Policy Compendium</a> to make sure the subject isn't already addressed in current WSMA policy. Alternatively, you may seek to modify existing WSMA policy. If you'd like to advance a change in the governance and regulation of the WSMA, review the <a href="javascript://[Uploaded files/News and Publications/newsletters/2023/wsma-bylaws-2022.pdf]">WSMA Bylaws</a>&nbsp;for reference.</p> <h3>Check for health equity impact</h3> <p>Policies may disparately impact communities, particularly various disadvantaged or marginalized communities. Before submitting your policy proposal in the form of a resolution, use this <a href="javascript://[Uploaded files/News and Publications/newsletters/2023/health-equity-polices-evaluation-tool.docx]">equity evaluation tool</a>&nbsp;to consistently assess the diversity, equity, and inclusion impacts of potential new WSMA policy. The <a href="http://www.wsma.org/wsma/about/who_we_are/dei-committee.aspx">WSMA DEI Committee</a> will be using the tool as it evaluates resolutions before the House and will add a health equity note as appropriate.</p> <h3>Formatting and submitting your resolution</h3> <p>After you've completed the preceding steps, you must then <a href="[@]wsma/events/annual_meeting/how_to_write_a_resolution/wsma/events/annual_meeting/How_to_Write_a_Resolution/how_to_write_a_resolution.aspx?hkey=a22cd977-aaed-4445-9ee2-6fc4716a7136#howto">organize your policy proposal as a resolution</a>, the required format for consideration by the House of Delegates. Resolutions must be sponsored by at least two members of the House of Delegates (which includes delegates, alternate delegates, and members of the board of trustees), and must be submitted in writing by one of those sponsors. 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 sponsors. Contact us at <a href="mailto:hod@wsma.org">hod@wsma.org</a> or 206.441.9762 for assistance.</p> <h3>Resolution deadlines</h3> <p>Resolutions must be submitted to the WSMA for review at <a href="mailto:hod@wsma.org">hod@wsma.org</a> by the following deadlines:</p> <ul> <li>Aug. 4 - Deadline for resolutions and reports to be submitted for publication in delegate handbook.</li> <li>Aug. 24 - Final deadline for resolutions and reports. 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. 24 - Delegate handbook will be available for download.</li> <li>Sept. 23-24 - The 2023 WSMA Annual Meeting.</li> </ul> <p>After submission, WSMA staff will review the resolution for any legal or legislative concerns and will work with you to establish a fiscal note (the cost, if any, to implement the resolution if adopted).</p> <h3>More information</h3> <ul> <li><a href="[@]wsma/events/annual_meeting/wsma/events/annual_meeting/annual_meeting.aspx?hkey=fea49254-3815-4dc9-8710-53ff2e3a100f">WSMA Annual Meeting</a></li> <li><a href="[@]WSMA/Events/Annual_Meeting/How_to_Write_a_Resolution/How_to_Write_a_Resolution.aspx">How to Write a Resolution</a></li> <li><a href="[@]wsma/about/policies/whats_our_policy/policy_index.aspx">What's Our Policy?</a> - <em>make sure your resolution isn't already a policy!</em></li> </ul> <p>Should you have additional questions on the meeting or resolution drafting, contact the WSMA policy department at <a href="mailto:policy@wsma.org">policy@wsma.org</a>.</p> </div>

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