Wisconsin Medical Society

02/13/2026

Thanks so much to ProAssurance for their generous donation to our annual event, Health & Harmony! Add your support at wismed.org/sponsor

Attend our event on May 1-2 at Madison Marriott West for a fun way to support our goal of a healthy Wisconsin for all. Register to attend Health & Harmony https://wismed.org/harmony

02/12/2026

Foundation Executive Director set to retire at the end of 2026. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yLzsqNJahZqJdQ1M85atb1Vy-y5crIVB/view?usp=sharing

Want to get caught up on previous stories? View past Foundation news at foundation.wismed.org/focus.

02/11/2026

Find out if the new Trump Account should be part of your family’s financial strategy.

Trump Account vs. 529 vs. UTMA: The 2026 Parent’s Guide.
Should you open a Trump Account for your child this year?
https://www.wismed.org/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/february-5-2026.aspx

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02/10/2026

Great opportunity for University of Wisconsin students and recent graduates! Write about a rural health topic and submit your entry by June 1.

Turn your class paper into $3,000! 💛 🙌

The Hermes Monato Rural Health Essay Prize is now open to Universities of Wisconsin students and recent graduates. Essays can be personal or research-based.

Deadline: June 1
Learn more: rwhc.com/Awards/Annual-Monato-Essay

02/09/2026

Doctor Day will be Thursday, June 25, 2026. This year, Doctor Day will focus on advocacy education, upcoming elections, and the key issues impacting Wisconsin physicians. While the event will not include legislative visits, attendees will engage in powerful sessions designed to help physicians make their voices heard and shape the future of medicine in our state.

Learn first-hand how you can make a difference in the legislative process! Register at https://www.widoctorday.org/

02/06/2026

Join Aimée Wattiaux, MD, for a Walk With a Doc on Saturday, February 7 at 9 a.m. at McKee Farms Park to learn about health and meet new people. February’s health talk will be about the benefits of yoga practice.
https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/fitchburg-wisconsin/

02/05/2026

The WisMed Assure team can help you understand the differences and which policy works better for you.

While most physicians are now employed by large groups, hospitals or health systems that purchase their Med Mal insurance for them, there are a few key elements and responsibilities that every physician should know.

https://www.wismed.org/wismed/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/january-29-2026.aspx

Wisconsin Medical Society

02/03/2026

Are you a physician or resident seeking to advance your advocacy leadership skills to improve health outcomes in your community? Apply to join the American Medical Association's Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship by March 16, 2026.
https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-center-optimal-health-outcomes/medical-justice-advocacy-fellowship

02/02/2026

WisMed President Michelle Graham, MD, FAAFP, WisMed Past-President, Don Lee, MD, and our Foundation staff were thrilled to join Brown County Medical Society at Doctors in Recital! Additionally, Brown County Medical Society, WisMed Assure, and WisMed Financial proudly sponsored this inspirational event that supports programs working to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life in Brown County.
https://www.wismed.org/wismed/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/january-29-2026.aspx

01/30/2026

Advocacy Update: This week WisMed testified on legislation about Health Professional Assistance Program, naturopathic scope, and physician noncompetes. Legislative committee hearings and votes abound, and WisMed continues to advocate for wise health care policy supporting patients and physicians.

Thank you to Federation of State Physician Health Programs President-Elect Edwin Kim, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin cancer surgeon and associate professor Michael Stadler, MD, and WisMed Board of Directors Member Amy Doherty, DO, for testifying.

https://www.wismed.org/wismed/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/january-29-2026.aspx

01/29/2026

There's still time for you to join the Wisconsin Medical Society for 2026! Stay up to date on important issues and add your voice. Join today!
https://www.wismed.org/wismed/wismed/membership/membership.aspx

01/28/2026

It's important to have the right accounts and save in the right order. Learn more below.

Be Smart: Contributing to the Right Investment Accounts
Physicians often get a late start, so invest in the right accounts.
https://www.wismed.org/wismed/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/january-22-2026.aspx

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