WSMA & UW PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP COURSE

COURSE INFORMATION

In partnership with the University of Washington Graduate Programs in Health Administration, and UW Professional and Continuing Education, the WSMA is offering a 40+ hour interactive hybrid distance learning course that will focus on leadership and conflict management, strategic planning and management, safety and quality management, finance, and communication and advocacy. This combination of face-to-face and online learning will enable physicians to begin developing and honing their leadership skills in a convenient manner without needing to take significant time away from their practice or personal lives.

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FACULTY

The course will be led by Dr. Ed Walker. Dr. Walker holds many roles at the University of Washington. In addition to teaching in the MHA program, he is director of the UW Healthcare Leadership Development Alliance and the UW Certificate Program in Medical Management.

DATES

Fall 2012: The course will be held Sept. 7 - Nov. 9.

During the fall 2012 course, the in-person classes will be held Sept. 7 & 8 in downtown Seattle. Course participants will then have eight weeks of online instruction and interaction, finishing with a third in-person session on Nov. 9, also in downtown Seattle.

TUITION

The course is limited to 30 physicians. The tuition for the course is $2000 for WSMA members and $2550 for non-members.

ACCREDITATION

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The WSMA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
AMA Designation Statements:
The WSMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
The WSMA designates this online enduring material for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
AAFP Accreditation Statements:
This live activity, WSMA/UW Physician Leadership Course with a beginning date of April 8, 2011, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 24 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This enduring material activity, WSMA/UW Physician Leadership Course Online, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of participation in the activity.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for participation in the fall 2012 course, please send your letter of interest, CV and a letter of recommendation to Jennifer Hanscom at jen@wsma.org. Seattle WSMA address is 2033 6th Ave, Suite 1100, Seattle, WA 98121. The deadline for applications is July 16.

If you have any questions about the WSMA/UW Physician Leadership Course, please contact Jennifer Hanscom at the WSMA Seattle office (206) 441-9762 or 1 (800) 552-0612 (jen@wsma.org).

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