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<h5>December 2, 2022</h5>
<h2>Help Make Medicine A Career Option for Others</h2>
<p>Jennifer Hanscom, CEO</p>
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Please consider the <a href="https://foundation.wsma.org/">WSMA Foundation Scholarship and Diversity Advancement Fund</a> in your 2022 year-end giving. By giving today, you can help change the face of medicine in Washington state.
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With your support, students like Abigael, Brian, and Timothy can make their dreams a reality.
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As a Kenyan immigrant, Abigael Mbaluka came to the U.S. as a young girl with her mother and sister. New country, new culture, and a whole new, foreign world. She knew financial resources would be the key to realizing her dream of becoming a physician.
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Brian Cedeño's career path seemed destined to follow that of his father's-working construction. But a long list of Latino physician mentors showed him-and helped him believe-that becoming a physician was possible.
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And for Chukwuma "Timothy" Iwuoha, growing up as the youngest of seven children being raised by their single mom, going to college seemed well out of reach. But scholarships made the difference.
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These three young people are medical students in Washington state today. The scholarships that helped them get there have been life-changing. "There's power in supporting students financially as they strive to be the change they want to see in this world," says Timothy. "You are helping make their dreams of serving the community and improving health care outcomes for all become a reality."
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Abigael, Brian, and Timothy are taking their places within the medical community. Scholarships helped them achieve that, and you can be part of making that happen for other students as well. Your gift will make medical school a reality for students from underrepresented populations. This is an investment in the future of our profession. Won't you join me in ensuring a diverse future for medicine by donating today?
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Our goal with the WSMA Foundation Scholarship and Diversity Advancement Fund is to cover full in-state tuition for four years of medical school for the scholarship recipient. We plan to raise $2 million to award the first scholarship, with our ultimate fundraising goal of $5 million to award three scholarships (ideally to each of Washington's medical schools).
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You can take advantage of year-end giving tax deductions by donating today. <a href="https://foundation.wsma.org">Click here to donate</a>, or to pay by check, please make it payable to: <strong>WSMA Foundation</strong> and mail the check to: <strong>WSMA Foundation, 2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98121</strong>.
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<h5>November 23, 2022</h5>
<h2>Register for the Next Health Equity M&amp;M Webinar on Dec. 9</h2>
<p>Every other month, the WSMA and WSMA Foundation host health equity M&amp;M discussions (think "morbidity and mortality," but with a focus on health equity), to help provide a framework for members to recognize and examine our biases and to identify the ways systemic racism exists in our organizations. You'll have new tools to think critically and identify when to advocate for your patients from historically marginalized communities, ensuring they receive the highest quality clinical care.</p>
<p>During each webinar, Edwin Lindo, JD, facilitates case-based discussions. Lindo is the assistant dean of social and health justice in the Office of Healthcare Equity, an associate teaching professor in the department of family medicine, and an adjunct associate teaching professor in the department of bioethics and humanities at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He teaches, presents, and writes on issues of race and racism within the field of medicine and greater society. He is internationally recognized as a conscious voice for racial and social justice.</p>
<p>This series fosters a space conducive to building a community of professionals focused on achieving health equity, allowing for discussions of charged but necessary topics. Each webinar is protected under WSMA's CQIP as recognized by the WA DOH and pursuant to RCW 70.225.040. By registering, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of the cases discussed pursuant to RCW 43.70.510, RCW 70.41.200, and RCW 4.24.250.</p>
<p>Register for the webinar <a href="[@]Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?eventkey=hlthequimm">online</a> (members only; sign-in required). This activity has been approved for <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credit</em>â„¢.</p>
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<h5>November 23, 2022</h5>
<h2>The Washington Medical Commission is Recruiting </h2>
<p>The Washington Medical Commission is accepting applications from physicians to fill upcoming vacancies.</p>
<p>The commission is looking for people willing to study the issues, review disciplinary cases, and make decisions in the best interest of the public to help fulfill its mission of promoting patient safety and enhancing the integrity of the medical profession. The commission will have openings beginning July 1, 2023, for:</p>
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<li>One physician representing Congressional District 2</li>
<li>One physician representing Congressional District 4</li>
<li>One physician representing Congressional District 10</li>
<li>One physician-at-large</li>
<li>Two public members</li>
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<p>To learn more about the positions, <a href="https://wmc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/Notice%20of%20Recruitment%202023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">review the recruitment notice</a>. Additional information regarding service and a link to the governor's application can be found on the <a href="https://wmc.wa.gov/medical-commission-members">Washington Medical Commission website</a>. Applications, along with a current resume, must be received by March 24. If you have questions, contact Amelia Boyd at <a href="mailto:amelia.boyd@wmc.wa.gov">amelia.boyd@wmc.wa.gov</a> or 360.918.6336.</p>
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