Allopathic physicians (MD) chapter rule review
The WMC is considering amending the following rules to modernize language, add clarity, and bring the rules more in line with current practice: WAC 246-919-010 through 246-919-520; and WAC 246-919-602 through 246-919-700.
The Preproposal Statement of Inquiry, or CR-101, was filed on May 22, 2025, as WSR #25-12-014. For more details about this rulemaking, please refer to the CR-101 document linked below.
A workshop for this rulemaking to be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, has been cancelled. We will defer the agenda items to the next scheduled workshop.
Additional workshops have been scheduled - see below.
Second Workshop
The second workshop for this rulemaking will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm. This workshop will be held virtually. Please register to attend by clicking below:
Written comments to be discussed at this workshop are due by 5:00 pm on March 2, 2026, and should be submitted on this site: Chapter 246-919 WAC, Allopathic Physicians | Washington Medical Commission
Third Workshop
The third workshop for this rulemaking will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm. This workshop will be held virtually. Please register to attend by clicking below:
Written comments to be discussed at this workshop are due by 5:00 pm on April 6, 2026, and should be submitted on this site: Chapter 246-919 WAC, Allopathic Physicians | Washington Medical Commission
Fourth Workshop
The fourth workshop for this rulemaking will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm. This workshop will be held virtually. Please register to attend by clicking below:
Written comments to be discussed at this workshop are due by 5:00 pm on June 8, 2026, and should be submitted on this site: Chapter 246-919 WAC, Allopathic Physicians | Washington Medical Commission
Fifth Workshop
The fifth workshop for this rulemaking will be held on July 27, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm. This workshop will be held virtually. Please register to attend by clicking below:
Written comments to be discussed at this workshop are due by 5:00 pm on July 20, 2026, and should be submitted on this site: Chapter 246-919 WAC, Allopathic Physicians | Washington Medical Commission
Sixth Workshop
The sixth workshop for this rulemaking will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm. This workshop will be held virtually. Please register to attend by clicking below:
Written comments to be discussed at this workshop are due by 5:00 pm on June 8, 2026, and should be submitted on this site: Chapter 246-919 WAC, Allopathic Physicians | Washington Medical Commission
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