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Update

K. Domino
Message from the Chair

Karen Domino, MD, MPH

Thank you and Farewell

In my final newsletter message, I reflect upon issues and improvements in the core mission of the WMC since the time I was appointed as a commissioner. My tenure on the WMC has bridged the COVID years and current post-COVID era. When I first was appointed, I was inundated with complaints by physicians, departments, and hospital leadership over the prolonged time for licensing of new physicians. Read More [ [link removed] ]




Scale
Unlicensed Practice of Medicine

Over the past few months, the Commission has been approached on a number of occasions and asked, in essence, “Does a person need a MD or PA license in Washington in order to do X, Y, or Z?” While in theory, the answer is not complicated, in practice, it can be complex. In this article, I am going to run through a number of considerations that go into addressing the issue of the unlicensed practice of medicine in Washington. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]


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ACOG Releases Updated Guidelines for Pain Management

Across Washington State, women have filed complaints with the Washington Medical Commission citing inadequate treatment of pain. These concerns are not isolated or anecdotal. A substantial and growing body of academic research confirms that women particularly Black, Indigenous, Latina/x, and other women of color routinely face bias and substandard care when reporting pain. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]



QUICK FACT

The WMC is aware that scammers are still contacting practitioners using the WMC phone number and other contact information. The most important thing to know is that the WMC will never ask you to respond to an inquiry urgently. You can call the WMC at 360-236-2750 to confirm that the WMC has reached out to you.

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WPHP
Advancing Physician Mental Health Through Support and Advocacy

Physician mental health remains a critical issue in healthcare, with recent data revealing both persistent challenges and signs of progress. Nationwide, there is growing momentum to improve the mental health of healthcare workers. Institutions and organizations are increasingly recognizing that supporting employee wellbeing is not just ethical, it’s a smart business strategy with measurable benefits. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]


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Rulemaking Efforts

Updates Include:


* New Profession: Anesthesiologist Assistants
* Establishing the use of nitrous oxide in office based
surgical settings
* Opioid Prescribing for Physician Assistants (PA) and
Allopathic Physicians (MD)
* Physician Assistant Collaborative Practice

All Rulemaking Efforts [ [link removed] ]


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Legal actions
PA News

If you are a practicing MD or Physician Assistant (PA) for long enough, there comes a time when you may receive notice that a complaint has been made against you. Do you know what this means? Do you know what your next steps are? Is this possibly the end of your career? This article will help you to know what to do should this occur and, hopefully, will slow your pulse and reassure you that the sky is not falling, it is not the end of your career, and it is even possible to use this event as a steppingstone to improve patient care and advocacy for the PA profession. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]


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Summer 2025 Update!

Read the Full Summer Edition [ [link removed] ] of Update!

Message from the Chair - Thank you and Farewell [ [link removed] ]

 

Executive Director Report - Unlicensed Practice of Medicine [ [link removed] ]

 

PA News [ [link removed] ] 

 

ACOG Releases Updated [ [link removed] ]

Guidelines for Pain Management [ [link removed] ]

 

WPHP Report - Advancing Physician Mental Health Through Support and Advocacy [ [link removed] ]

 

Legal Actions [ [link removed] ]

 

Rulemaking Efforts [ [link removed] ]

 

Members [ [link removed] ]

WAMC
CONTACT US

Washington State Medical Commission. 

PO Box 47866 

Olympia, WA 98504-7866 

Phone: 360-236-2750 

WMC.wa.gov [ [link removed] ]

[email protected] <[email protected]>

 

QUICK LINKS

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Licensing Information [ [link removed] ]

License Renewal [ [link removed] ]

News and Announcements [ [link removed] ]

Pain Management Resources [ [link removed] ]

Request A Speaker [ [link removed] ]

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


ABOUT THE COMMISSION 

Your Medical Commission currently regulates about 34,000 licenses, more than 4,000 of which are Physician Assistants. 

The Medical Commission 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 professional staff includes attorneys and physicians. 

COMMISSION VALUES 

• We make fair, objective, and informed decisions in licensing and disciplinary actions. 

• We earn the public’s trust by being transparent and accountable. 

• We rely on evidence-based data and we look to health-based outcomes to determine our effectiveness. 

• We encourage collaboration through mutual respect and direct, effective communication. 

• We strive for innovation and continuous improvement in all our processes 

• We promote a rewarding and supportive work environment.















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