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Physician and Practitioner Wellness Webinar Series

Physician and Practitioner Wellness Webinar Series

You’re invited to join the Physician and Practitioner Wellness Webinar Series hosted by the WSMA and WSMA Foundation. Find inspiration to take meaningful action that will reduce burnout and improve professional satisfaction using the latest research presented in these monthly webinars, each featuring a new expert speaker. This 11-part series begins at noon on the second Monday of each month starting Aug. 12, 2024. Free for members of the WSMA and for nonmembers.

This webinar series will provide resources on topics such as creating a culture of wellness, creating effective teams, and drawing on evidence-based work on wellness. The topics of the webinar are identified as critical for physicians, practitioners, and their health care organizations to commit to prioritizing wellness and aligning their efforts to reduce burnout and improve professional satisfaction. The Wellness Webinar Series is part of a framework adapted by the WSMA that promotes self-determination theory and its key drivers of wellness.

Webinar Objectives

  • Update learners with current research around improving burnout rates in physicians and physician assistants.
  • Give strategies to improve wellness in organizations, teams, and individuals.
  • Give strategies to improve patient satisfaction and fulfillment in practice.

Accreditation with Commendation

The Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The WSMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure

The content of this activity is not related to products or services of an ACCME-defined ineligible company, also known as a commercial interest; therefore no one in control of content has a relevant financial relationship to disclose.

Schedule

The hour-long sessions begin at noon PDT. This 11-part webinar series is held on the second Monday of each month, with the first session on Aug. 12, 2024. Free for members of WSMA and nonmembers.

  • Aug. 12, 2024
  • Sept. 9, 2024
  • Oct. 14, 2024
  • Nov. 11, 2024
  • Dec. 9, 2024
  • Jan. 13, 2025
  • Feb. 10, 2025
  • March 10, 2025
  • April 14, 2025
  • May 12, 2025
  • June 9, 2025

Upcoming Topics

Date
Topic
Speaker
Oct. 14, 2024, noon-1 p.m.
Building a Business Case for Wellness
James Murray, MD & Makrina Shanbour, MD

Nov. 11, 2024, noon-1 p.m.
The Power of Team-Based Care
Carrie Horwitch, MD

December 2024–June 2025
More details to come
More details to come

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