Washington Physicians Health Program - WPHP

06/01/2026

📢 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

05/29/2026

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/

05/28/2026

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.

05/26/2026

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/

05/21/2026

🎥 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

This insightful video highlights the critical role of Physician Health Programs (PHPs) and how they support the health and well-being of healthcare professio...

05/20/2026

📰 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/

05/19/2026

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.

05/18/2026

Yesterday, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) presented our 2025 Annual Report at the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Board of Trustees Meeting. WPHP is grateful for this opportunity to engage with WSMA and share our recent accomplishments and impact!

🔗 Read WPHP's 2025 Annual Report: https://wphp.org/about/annual-reports/

05/15/2026

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05/14/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐂𝐆𝐌𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬

The Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) is pleased to share that physician health program resources are now featured on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education's (ACGME) Learn at ACGME platform, expanding national awareness and access to residency and fellowship programs. ACGME is a private, nonprofit organization that sets and enforces educational standards for U.S. residency and fellowship programs.

This work reflects the leadership of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP), including Dr. Chris Bundy, WPHP Executive Medical Director and FSPHP Chief Medical Officer, and contributions from colleagues across graduate medical education, including Dr. Stuart Slavin, ACGME Vice President, Well-Being, and members of the ACGME Affinity Group on Access to Mental Health Care, which aims to improve mental health support for residents and fellows.

🔗 Explore the resources: https://wphp.org/2026/05/14/new-acgme-resource-featuring-physician-health-programs-confidential-support-for-clinicians-and-trainees/