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Three Things You Need to Know: 

1. WMC offices will be closed, Thursday June 19th.

2. On May 9, 2025, the WMC adopted [ [link removed] ] "Visiting Student Learning Opportunity License Exemptions", POL2025-03. This document supersedes POL2020-01, Elective Educational Rotations.

3. Notice of Adoption [ [link removed] ] – Interpretive Statement “"Qualified Physician" Under Optometry Law”





QUICK FACT

Every four (4) years, the WMC reviews current policies to determine if they need to be updated. Most recently, we reaffirmed Practitioners Exhibiting Disruptive Behavior [ [link removed] ].

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*Join the WMC as a Public Member*

The WMC is seeking dedicated public members to help protect the public and ensure quality healthcare in Washington State. The WMC is composed of 21 Governor-appointed members, including 6 public members who bring valuable community perspectives to our work. If you're passionate about public service and want to make a meaningful impact on healthcare in our state, consider applying to serve on the WMC. Learn more about our meeting schedule and responsibilities at: Medical Commission Members [ [link removed] ]. We also have an informational video [ [link removed] ] on our YouTube channel that outlines the roles and responsibilities of WMC members. If you’re interested, please submit an application via the Governor’s site: Apply to Serve | Governor Bob Ferguson [ [link removed] ]. If you have any questions, please contact our Program Manager <[email protected]>.


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MMJ Training
*Attention Medical Cannabis Authorizers*

The Medical Cannabis Program is excited to roll out training sessions for the new Medical Cannabis Registry and we want to make it easy for you to attend. This system has features and functionality that can help support medical cannabis patients and healthcare providers.  

To accommodate everyone’s schedule, we’re offering multiple virtual training sessions — you only need to attend one (1). Training Sessions Available: These sessions will remain open for admission for the first 15 minutes of the session.  


* 6/12 Thursday 8:30 - 9:30 am – Meeting Link [ [link removed] ]
* 6/18 Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30 am – Meeting Link [ [link removed] ]__
* 6/20 Friday 1:00 - 2:00 pm – Meeting Link [ [link removed] ]__

These sessions will walk you through the new system’s key features, answer your questions, and prepare you for a smooth transition. Questions? Reach out to the Medical Cannabis Team [email protected] or 360-236-4819.      


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*Opioid Prescribing for Physician Assistants and Allopathic Physicians*

A CR-101, Preproposal Statement of Inquiry, was filed on April 30, 2025, as WSR #25-10-039 [ [link removed] ]. The WMC is considering amending the following opioid prescribing rules to modernize the language, add clarity, and bring the rules more in line with current practice: MD, WAC 246-919-850 through 246-919-985; and PA, WAC 246-918-800 through 246-918-935. Workshops will be held soon. Please visit our Rules in Progress [ [link removed] ] page for the current schedule.


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*From The FAQ Page*

Q: What happens is the MD, PA or facility does not respond to the WMC concerning my complaint?

A: Failing to cooperate with an investigation is a violation of the law. The Medical Commission can discipline a physician or physician assistant for not responding.




Upcoming Events

June 26 - Policy: Interested Parties [ [link removed] ]

July 10 - Personal Appearances [ [link removed] ]

July 24 - Policy Committee [ [link removed] ]

August 21 - Personal Appearances [ [link removed] ]

August 22 - WMC Business Meeting [ [link removed] ]

 

CONTACT US

Washington Medical Commission. 

PO Box 47866 

Olympia, WA 98504-7866 

Phone: 360-236-2750 

WMC.wa.gov [ [link removed] ]

[email protected]

 

QUICK LINKS

File a complaint  [ [link removed] ]

FAQs [ [link removed] ]

Licenses Recently Granted [ [link removed] ]

News and Announcements  [ [link removed] ]

Pain Management Resources [ [link removed] ]

Request A Speaker [ [link removed] ]

Search for a MD or PA license [ [link removed] ]


ABOUT THE COMMISSION 

Your WA Medical Commission (WMC) currently regulates about 34,000 licenses, more than 3,000 of which are Physician Assistants. 

The WMC is composed of 21 governor-appointed members, including:


* 13 physicians, one from each congressional district and three at-large positions
* Six public members
* Two physician assistants.

The WMC also employs staff based in Tumwater and Spokane, WA. The professional staff includes attorneys and physicians. 

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 

We provide speakers and subject matter experts on a variety of topics, including:


* Opioid prescribing
* Reduction of medical errors
* Patient rights
* Patient safety
* Effective communication
* General who we are and what we do

We are also happy to work with you to design an event or webinar. Email us <[email protected]> for more information.















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