A note from the WPS chair
March 2026
From WPS Chair Elisa Choi, MD
WPS policymaking
Greetings AMAzing WPS! The start of 2026 has been very busy for our section.
The WPS Policymaking Committee has been meeting and drafting resolutions for our section for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Check out the WPS policymaking page for WPS timelines, process and additional details.
Please note these key policymaking dates:
- March 9-13: Online forum for comments and feedback from WPS members for section resolutions.
- March 18-23: WPS membership vote on the section resolutions.
- April 22: Deadline to sign up to join the WPS Handbook Review Committees. These committees develop the formal WPS stance on all A-26 resolutions.
Section collaborations
One of our strategic goals is to increase WPS collaborations with AMA sections, state societies, and AMA delegations. In January the WPS Governing Council met with YPS Chair Alisha Reiss, MD, and in February with AMWA Delegate Neelum Aggarwal, MD. Opportunities to collaborate will be enhanced by upcoming meetings with other section leaders.
WPS GRROWL
The WPS GRROWL (Growing the Representation and Reach of Women Leaders) Committee is actively planning the March 2026 Women’s History Month webinar. This webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at noon Central. Register now!
WPS leadership opportunities
There are currently opportunities to join the leadership of our WPS by applying for a position on the WPS Governing Council. Visit the WPS leadership opportunities page to learn more.
The deadline to be considered for the WPS Governing Council ballot is March 15, 2026. Apply now!
WPS Business Meeting
Be sure to also save the date for the WPS Business Meeting for A-26, Friday, June 5, 2026. Plan your travel accordingly, as we would love to see you there. Our WPS Business meeting will also include opportunities for mentoring, networking and discussion of policies. Visit the WPS Annual Meeting agenda & sources page for the latest information.
Strategic goals
In 2026 our WPS Governing Council will continue efforts towards our strategic goals:
- Increase WPS collaborations with AMA sections, state societies and AMA delegations
- Increase WPS impact and education on women’s health and leadership
- Increase engagement of WPS members
Contact and connect with the WPS
My personal well wishes to all as we look forward to warmer weather (for those of us who have seasons) and more daylight hours!
We will continue to aim for straight As―Action, Activism, Advancement, Advocacy, Achievement as we approach A-26.
Keep in touch with us by joining the WPS GroupMe chat, or email us at [email protected].
