Washington Physicians Health Program - WPHP

11/24/2025

The Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) recently attended the 2025 American Medical Association (AMA) Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates from November 14-18, 2025. Over 700 healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates from across the nation gathered in National Harbor, Md., to address emerging issues impacting the medical workforce.

At this meeting, WPHP explored opportunities for collaboration with the AMA Joy in Medicine Program to promote physician well-being, met with the AMA Alliance to identify resources and support for participant family members, and convened with colleagues from the Washington Medical Commission, Montana Medical Association, LifeBridge Nebraska, and Wisconsin Medical Society.

WPHP is grateful for the connections we established and strengthened and the insights we have gained at the AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates. We look forward to applying what we have learned to strengthen our support of the Washington medical community.

Read more: https://wphp.org/2025/11/24/wphp-attends-the-2025-ama-interim-meeting-of-the-house-of-delegates/

11/19/2025

This morning, Dr. Chris Bundy, Executive Medical Director of the Washington Physicians Health Program and Chief Medical Officer of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP), presented to Coverys with Linda Bresnahan, Executive Director & CEO of FSPHP.

This presentation introduced the role and importance of PHPs (physician health programs) in supporting physician wellbeing, and also identified ways in which Coverys can connect with PHPs to support medical practitioners in need and protect patient safety.

11/18/2025

📢 WPHP is hiring! We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional team working in service to an important social mission.

Learn more about the position and apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/administrative-assistant-b45b2efcfcc31b34

11/14/2025

The Washington Physicians Health Program is attending the 2025 American Medical Association Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates in National Harbor, Md., this weekend. We look forward to connecting with physicians, healthcare advocates, and delegates to discuss the well-being of medical professionals and build a stronger, more sustainable healthcare workforce.

11/13/2025

The Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) is Washington's trusted resource for restoring the health of medical professionals. Our confidential support and exceptional outcomes provide reassurance of safe practice and promote workforce sustainability.

In 2024, 1 in 5 program participants reported that WPHP saved their life. Additionally, 85% of participants are working in their field at program completion, and 86% of participants with a substance use disorder remain abstinent at five years.

Learn more about WPHP's impact in our 2024 Annual Report:https://wphp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WPHP_AnnRep2024.pdf

11/10/2025

📰 Read about WPHP in the news!

Explore featured coverage of WPHP, our program, and health topics in publications, healthcare newsletters, medical journals, and podcasts: https://wphp.org/news/wphp-in-the-news/

11/06/2025

💻 New CME Webinar by the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine - AOAAM: Addressing Burnout and Physician Health Through Advocacy, Treatment, and Licensure Reform

Featuring Dr. Chris Bundy, Executive Medical Director of WPHP, this on-demand session reviews the critical importance of physician well-being, highlighting the prevalence and root causes of physician burnout, the evolution of Federation of State Medical Boards policy on well-being, and the latest reforms in licensure to reduce stigma and support help-seeking behavior. Participants will gain insights into the structure and function of Physician Health Programs, evidence-based policies on physician impairment, and national advocacy efforts, including collaborations with organizations like the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation and Federation of State Physician Health Programs, to promote systemic change and improve outcomes for both physicians and patients.

Free for AOAAM members, $35 for non-members.

Watch now: https://education.aoaam.org/Public/Catalog/Details.aspx?id=ViKWM1QJo3Q5sveSja51JA%3d%3d

11/05/2025

Learn more about the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) and our vital role in supporting the health and well-being of medical professionals. This video highlights WPHP's mission, outcomes, and the transformative impact on those we serve.

▶️ Watch now: https://wphp.org/video/

WPHP is Washington’s trusted resource for restoring the health of medical professionals. Our confidential support and exceptional outcomes provide reassurance of safe practice and promote workforce sustainability.

11/04/2025

The November edition of our quarterly Physician Health Focus newsletter is out! We are delighted to share the latest events, resources, and initiatives that advance the health and well-being of the medical community.

📰 Read here: https://mailchi.mp/wphp.org/wphp-november-physician-health-focus-18148539

10/30/2025

📖 Free CME Course on Clinician Well-being Available Now!

Clinician well-being is an important contributor to patient safety and quality of care. Research has shown that when healthcare professionals are distressed, they tend to be less attentive, less empathic, and more likely to commit medical errors.

This introductory course by UF Continuing Medical Education describes strategies to improve clinician well-being and professional fulfillment. It reviews drivers of distress embedded in the healthcare system while highlighting individual risk factors that are common among healthcare professionals. Lessons focus on methods and resources to promote professional fulfillment within the healthcare setting by improving the culture, reducing inefficiencies, and accessing available supports.

Complete the course: https://uf.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=5844

10/28/2025

For more than 35 years, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has earned a reputation as Washington’s trusted resource for restoring the health of medical professionals. Our confidential support and exceptional outcomes provide reassurance of safe practice and promote workforce sustainability.

WPHP is an independent, physician-led, nonprofit organization providing early intervention, assessment, treatment referral, and post-treatment health support for health professionals who may not be able to practice safely due to an impairing or potentially impairing health condition.

Learn more about WPHP through this interactive diagram that shows the step-by-step process when a health professional contacts or is referred to WPHP.

▶️ Explore our process: https://wphp.org/program-highlights/

WPHP is Washington’s trusted resource for restoring the health of medical professionals. Our confidential support and exceptional outcomes provide reassurance of safe practice and promote workforce sustainability.

10/24/2025

As part of our mission to provide reassurance of safe practice and promote workforce sustainability in Washington's medical community, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) provides confidential support to physicians licensed by the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (BOMS).

Today, WPHP will present our 2024 Annual Report at the BOMS Business Meeting. WPHP is grateful for this opportunity to engage with BOMS and share our recent accomplishments and impact!

🔗 Read WPHP's 2024 Annual Report:https://wphp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WPHP_AnnRep2024.pdf