Washington Physicians Health Program - WPHP

Today at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates in Chicago, Ill., Dr. Chris Bundy, WPHP Executive Medical Director, co-presented “Physician Wellness – Resilience in Action.”

Hosted by the AMA Academic Physicians Section, this presentation explored the key drivers of physician distress, explained the barriers and supports that impact successful physician re-entry and long-term career stability, and discussed evidence-informed wellness and reintegration strategies to strengthen return to practice pathways and improve physician retention within healthcare systems and organized medicine.

Dr. Bundy presented alongside George Abraham, MD, MPH, MACP, FIDSA, FRCP, Immediate Past Chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards, Emeritus President of the American College of Physicians (ACP), and Chief of Medicine at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass., and Tracey Ziegler, MBA, BSN, RN, LifeGuard Program Director at the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. The panel was moderated by Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, Group Vice President of Professional Satisfaction and Practice Sustainability at AMA.

Throughout the month of June, Mindfulness Northwest is offering a variety of workshops, day retreats, and multi-week courses, both online and in-person, that focus on mindfulness and self-compassion practices. Workshops specially designed for busy physicians and other medical professionals are also available.

🗓️ View the upcoming schedule and register:https://mindfulnessnorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mindfulness-Northwest_June-Programs-PDF-2026.pdf

📢 Free On-Demand CME Available: WPHP Overview & Impairment

The Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) recently produced a one-hour educational video presentation titled “WPHP Overview & Impairment.” In this session, Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, Executive Medical Director of WPHP, provides an overview of WPHP and the services it offers to support the healthcare community across Washington State. Dr. Bundy also explores impairment—how it is defined, how it presents, and how to address it effectively.

This educational activity is approved by the ACCME for 1 hour of AMA Category 1 continuing education credit and is available free of charge on WPHP’s website. In addition, other health professionals may be eligible for CME credit through our continuing education partner, CineMed.

🔗 Visit our website for details: https://wphp.org/resources/presentations/

WPHP - 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.

📢 WPHP is hiring!

The Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has an outstanding employment opportunity for a full-time Quality Assurance Assistant. The Quality Assurance Assistant supports Quality Assurance team operations and WPHP’s Clinical team as needed.

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/quality-assurance-assistant-e33ed1bf85296da7

This May, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. This serves as a critical opportunity to highlight the importance of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health conditions.

💚 Learn more about WPHP's work and ongoing collaboration with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation in support of health professional mental health: https://wphp.org/2026/05/29/wphp-honors-mental-health-awareness-month/

Dr. Laura Moss, Associate Medical Director of the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP), presented "Hiding in Plain Sight: Substance Use Disorders In Healthcare Professionals" to the Harborview, MultiCare, and Swedish Addiction Medicine Fellowships today.

In this presentation, Dr. Moss summarized the unique risk factors and contributors to addiction in healthcare professionals, identified signs of impairment in healthcare professionals and barriers to effectively addressing concerns, and described the process by which WPHP assists healthcare professionals, balancing public trust with the rehabilitative needs of the professional.

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 2025, 98% of WPHP program participants reported the health condition that brought them to WPHP to be in full or partial remission.

🔗 Learn more about WPHP's impact in our 2025 Annual Report: https://wphp.org/about/annual-reports/

🎥 Trusted Help for Healthcare Professionals: Presented by the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP)

Healthcare professionals face immense pressure to be perfect—even when struggling with their own health. In this powerful video, physicians share their personal stories of vulnerability, recovery, and hope through the support of Physician Health Programs (PHPs).

💬 “Asking for help was one of the hardest things I ever did... We really do need to heal ourselves before we can continue to heal other people.” — Dr. Julie Bledsoe

PHPs support thousands of physicians and other healthcare professionals each year—helping them reclaim their health and continue serving their communities. Deeply committed to their mission, PHPs work to ensure that every healthcare professional knows where to turn and how to access the care they need.

🔗 Watch now and share to help break the stigma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFhPPvl2hxA

Federation of State Physician Health Programs: Trusted Help for Healthcare Professionals (Original) This insightful video highlights the critical role of Physician Health Programs (PHPs) and how they support the health and well-being of healthcare professio...

📰 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/

Dr. Chris Bundy, Executive Medical Director of the Washington Physicians Health Program, presented "Setting the Record Straight on Physician Health Programs (PHPs) in the United States" today at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Calif. Co-presenters included Tyler DeFriece, MD; Karen Miotto, MD; and Michael Myers, MD.

This session provided an overview of the history of PHPs and the PHP model as it exists today, analyzed evidence that characterizes the effectiveness of PHP services, discussed challenges faced by PHPs and their participants, and formulated strategies to support this critical resource.