Membership Update

Governor Gordon Certifies Abortion Law

Wyoming Ban on Abortions Expected to Take Effect Wednesday

The Wyoming Legislature passed House Bill 92- Abortion prohibition-supreme court decision by a final approving vote of 45-14 in the House of Representatives and 24-5 in the State Senate. The bill required that the Attorney General review any final decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court related to Roe v. Wade and within 30 days report the results of the review to the Joint Judiciary Interim Committee and the Governor. Five days after receiving certification from the Governor and final report from the Secretary of State, the new law becomes effective and existing language in W.S. 35-6-117 (a) is repealed.

Governor Gordon certified the law to the Secretary of State's office Friday after Attorney General Hill completed her almost four-week review on Thursday. The new law, expected to go into effect this coming Wednesday, July 27, bans abortions in almost all cases except in situations of rape or incest or to preserve the woman from a serious risk of death or of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including any psychological or emotional conditions.

The Wyoming Medical Society Board of Trustees considered this topic and the concerns raised by members at length at their recent meeting. As a result of that discussion, the Board directed WMS staff to work with the Executive Committee to draft a WMS Policy Statement. This policy will be used to direct WMS advocacy efforts and member support activities moving forward.

WMS is dedicated to serving our members and providing timely resources so you can continue delivering the highest quality care possible to your patients. We anticipate that this issue will continue to raise questions as the state navigates this ever-changing landscape. WMS will work closely with trusted experts to provide guidance and clarity for our members as things progress.

If you have any questions about the policy statement or any WMS positions, please reach out to WMS Executive Director Sheila Bush at sheila@wyomed.org or speak with a member of the WMS Executive Committee or your county trustee.

WMS Annual Meeting

Member Registration Now Open

Member registration for the annual meeting is now open!

Click the link below to register for:

Member conference registration ($300)
Member guest conference registration ($150)
WMS gala tickets ($150)
WMS table sponsorship, 8 people per table ($1175)
Specialty society and special event registration

Wyoming Leaders in Medicine

The Wyoming Medical Society staff has been hard at work advocating for policy initiatives around the state, planning the 2022 annual meeting, expanding our partnerships, increasing our communications, among other things... our busy schedule is your win!

We're extending the deadline to apply for the WLM program until July 31st!

We hope you will take this opportunity to apply to become a leader in medicine! This program is one of the most special and unique opportunities of your medical career.

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WWAMI Admissions Committee

The WWAMI Admissions Committee is now accepting applications for committee appointment. Applications are due August 8, 2022.

WMS is responsible for identifying Wyoming physicians for appointment to the Wyoming Admissions Committee for the University of Washington School of Medicine’s WWAMI medical education program. The Wyoming Admissions Committee is comprised of four Wyoming physician members appointed to staggered three-year terms with an option to serve an additional three years. Admissions committee members are responsible for interviewing those Wyoming applicants who have met certain academic criteria for admission to medical school.

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WYOPAC Releases Election Guide

The Wyoming Medical Political Action Committee (WYOPAC) convened their 2022 election meeting and made key decisions about important legislative campaigns across the state.

WYOPAC is a separate entity under the greater WMS umbrella. WYOPAC strives to promote government improvement by encouraging physicians and PAs to take a more active role in candidate campaigns and policy affairs.

WYOPAC is passionate about electing thoughtful, serious candidates to office this year. Wyoming's future rests on the decision-makers we elect. Help WYOPAC make a difference and consider contributing today!