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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.

Upcoming Sessions

Date
Topic
Speaker
Sept. 8, 2025, noon-1 p.m.
"Compassionate Care Starting with Ourselves: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice." Health care professionals are driven by a deep commitment to care for others, often at the expense of their own well-being. Trained in cultures of self-sacrifice and perfectionism, many clinicians now face increasing patient complexity, shrinking resources, and time constraints—factors that contribute to burnout, isolation, and compassion fatigue. This interactive session reframes compassion as a practice that must begin with the self. Participants will explore the science and power of self-compassion as a foundation for sustainable care. Through reflective exercises and evidence-based strategies, clinicians will learn practical tools to integrate self-compassion into their daily routines—enhancing their capacity for connection, resilience, and joy in practice.
Joe Sherman, MD. Dr. Sherman is a board-certified pediatrician, physician coach, health care consultant, and seasoned medical leader with over 37 years of clinical experience. He has served in leadership roles across academic and community settings, providing care to underserved populations in the U.S., Uganda, and Bolivia. He is a Master Certified Physician Development Coach and a trained facilitator through the Center for Courage and Renewal. His work centers on clinician well-being, leadership development, and career discernment. Dr. Sherman integrates frontline clinical expertise, organizational leadership, and a passion for human-centered care to improve both provider fulfillment and patient outcomes.

Oct. 6, 2025, noon-1 p.m.
Topic TBD
Speaker TBD

Nov. 10, 2025, noon-1 p.m.
Topic TBD
Speaker TBD

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