Make Your Voice Heard: Register Now for Doctor Day 2026!

Registration is open for Doctor Day, a premier multi-specialty event bringing together physicians and medical students from nearly 20 organizations to shape the future of medicine in Wisconsin. This year we will focus on advocacy education and the upcoming elections, featuring expert insights from Charles Franklin (Director of the Marquette Law School Poll) on the 2026 election outlook and Dr. Karen Wong (Chief Data Scientist at Epic) on the intersection of data and clinical innovation.

Attendees will dive into critical session spotlights, ranging from Wisconsin Medicaid enhancements and rural maternal health to trauma system infrastructure and firearm injury prevention, designed to provide the practical tools needed to make your voice heard in the legislative process.

Click here to check out the agenda and register.

Contact Mark Grapentine with any questions.

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We Need to Hear From You! Take the Foundation County Survey

At the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation (Foundation), our one goal is a healthy Wisconsin. We believe this starts by creating a platform for Wisconsin physicians who are at the forefront of their communities. You know the real issues impacting your patients’ health and livelihood. You know the local programs that are serving the gaps that can’t be addressed in the clinic. You see the challenges faced by your fellow physicians and care support teams. We are here to listen. We rely on input from physicians across the state to inform our decisions regarding where and how to invest resources to achieve our goal. Please take a few minutes to complete the annual Foundation County Survey.

Working with the Wisconsin Medical Society (Society), we are responding to those concerns that are most critical to you and your patients, and we need to hear from you to do that. This survey is an opportunity to share your concerns regarding community and patient health, workforce issues, and your thoughts on organized medicine.

We hope you’ll complete the survey and encourage your colleagues to participate. We need to hear from physicians in every stage of their career, every part of the state, and every area of practice. Your survey responses have a direct impact on which community organizations are invited to apply for Foundation Grants and where Foundation and Society resources can be used to support our physician workforce.

If you prefer to do your survey by phone or in-person, or if you have questions, please contact Yoshie Wingate at [email protected].

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Complete the DEA MATE Act Training Through WisMed by May 30

Health care professionals who need to meet the DEA Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requirements have one last opportunity to do so through the Wisconsin Medical Society (WisMed) in collaboration with Decera Clinical Education. The highly rated DEA training course will remain available for purchase only through May 30, 2026. After that date, the course will be permanently removed and will no longer be accessible.

Important Deadlines to Note:

• Course expiration: May 30, 2026
• All coursework must be completed by: May 30, 2026
• No refunds for purchases made after May 15, 2026
• Purchases are non‑refundable and require completion before expiration

WisMed continues to offer exclusive discounts:

• WisMed members: Use code WISMED100
• Nonmembers: Use code WISMED50

Enrollment is still open, but time is limited. Plan ahead, register soon, and complete the course before it’s gone. Full course details available here.

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Member Feedback on WisMed Board Action on Policy Proposal Due May 22

The Wisconsin Medical Society (WisMed) Board of Directors on May 2 acted on a new policy proposal submitted through the always-accessible PolicyLink portal. PolicyLink provides all WisMed members a convenient way to submit ideas to create or alter WisMed policy. This Board action is now posted on PolicyLink for member advisory feedback through Friday, May 22.

The Board amended and approved a proposal to support a legal presumption that equal physical placement of a child is in the child’s best interest, accepting the recommendation of the WisMed Policy Proposal Review Committee (PPRC). You can see the materials the Board reviewed here.

Now is the time for members to weigh in with their opinion on whether the Board made the correct decision in shaping and adopting this policy. Go to PolicyLink (you may need to sign in*), and under the “Comment on Proposal” pulldown menu, select “Vote on Board Action.”

Contact WisMed Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer Mark Grapentine, JD with any questions.

* PolicyLink requires your WisMed username and password. Click here to retrieve your username or password, or call 866.442.3800 or email [email protected] for assistance.

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WisMed Assure Gives Back to Community

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the team at WisMed Assure – a Tropolis Company – joined colleagues throughout Tropolis in all locations in a Service Day, giving back to their local communities. The WisMed Assure staff spent their afternoon at Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin.

The staff worked with Second Harvest employees on a couple different tasks: one group sifted through pallets of apples and sorted them into 5-pound sacks; and the other group sorted pallets of donated frozen foods and selected quality products to be placed in boxes for distribution. The team working with the apples packaged well over 1,000 pounds of fresh produce, and the team in the frozen foods department repackaged literal tons of sweet treats, veggies, meals, pizzas, and other frozen foods. For the WisMed Assure staff, the event was a valuable experience – not only did it bring the entire agency together for the afternoon, they were also able to support a good cause!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin began in 1986, supporting our neighbors in southern Wisconsin struggling with food insecurity. The Food Bank operates on the belief that everyone in our community should have equal access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally meaningful food. Their mission is to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin. The organization has a variety of ways to get involved, from donating money or food directly, to volunteering at the warehouse, to a number of special events throughout the year – the process to help is easier than you might think!

Click here to learn more about the WisMed Assure team. 

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Dane County Medical Society Legislative Town Hall

Dane County Medical Society is hosting a Legislative Town Hall with local legislative leaders and the Wisconsin Medical Society's Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer Mark Grapentine on Tuesday, June 2 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to connect with local legislators and discuss what is happening in Dane County, how physicians can help shape legislation, and ways we can make a meaningful impact in our communities through advocacy.

Join Dane County Medical Society for this engaging Town Hall event in the Lakeside Community Room at 330 E. Lakeside St., Madison. Desserts and beverages will be available.

Click here to register. Please email [email protected] for questions.

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Dr. McAvoy Presents to Pewaukee High School Students

Today, Thursday, May 21, Waukesha County Medical Society President Kieran McAvoy, MD, spoke to Pewaukee high school students about what it’s like being a physician, what her schooling was like, her reasons for becoming a physician, and more. She gave a great overview of being a physician and also highlighted her experience as a geriatric physician.

Dr. McAvoy then led the students through an aging simulator. They wore ear plugs for hearing loss, tapped pool noodles to their legs to replicate arthritis, wore goggles with goop on them to show the loss of vision, and chickpeas in their shoes to give a sense of imbalance. Then they walked with a walker – it was great!

If you’re looking for an engaging speaker for your next event, the Wisconsin Medical Society (WisMed) Speakers Bureau can connect your organization with knowledgeable physicians and health care leaders who can present on a wide range of medical and health-related topics.

Additionally, WisMed members can apply to become a speaker. Simply visit our website and complete the online form to help us understand your areas of expertise, background, requirements, and the topics you are passionate about. A WisMed representative will follow up to ensure we match you with opportunities that align with your skills and availability.

If you have any questions regarding the Speakers Bureau, please contact [email protected].

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Leadership Academy – Business-focused CME for Physicians

Wisconsin Medical Society Members taking on new leadership roles or responsibilities within their practice or system or transitioning from a patient care role to an administrative role in leadership are invited to join the virtual leadership academy. Courses focusing on Emotional Intelligence and Impression Management cover cornerstones of emotional intelligence, provide tools to assess and improve EQ skills and will help you evaluate aspects of emotional intelligence and executive presence as it applies to leadership roles.

The Wisconsin Medical Society has partnered with Pennsylvania Medical Society to offer this program to help members achieve the foundational leadership skills you need to succeed in your new role. Enroll in these completely virtual mini courses focused on critical business acumen to set yourself up to be an effective leader and earn up to 14 credits of CME.

Courses include Ethical Decision Making, Health Care Finance 101, Project Management for Physicians, Strategic Thinking, and more.

This exclusive, member-only program has limited space available. Register today by emailing [email protected] or calling 866.442.3800.

*The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PAMED designates these enduring materials for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in these activities.

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