Physician Leadership Development Conference

The 2025 Physician Leadership Development Conference was held March 14 and 15 in Kohler, WI at the iconic American Club. It was a successful event that included networking, learning, engaging discussion and fun.

A group of 150 WHA hospital member physician leaders and CEOs gathered for this 1 ½ day conference. Attendees commented that this year’s event was “excellent” and provided “timely content.” They further mentioned that this annual opportunity to hear WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding discuss the current state of health care in Wisconsin is a “welcome reminder” of the challenges and successes the entire state faces.

Save the date for the 2026 Physician Leadership Development Conference on March 13, 2026 at The Osthoff Resource in Elkhart Lake. 

About the Conference

Physician leaders play a critical role in bridging clinical expertise with management priorities. Transitioning into leadership positions often requires physicians to expand their focus beyond direct patient care to address organizational challenges, lead their clinical teams and drive transformative change within the dynamic health care landscape.

The annual WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference provides Wisconsin hospitals and health systems with a valuable opportunity to support their physicians in building essential leadership skills. This CME-accredited event features presentations from nationally recognized experts, offering high-quality education at an affordable cost and with minimal travel requirements. Sponsorship opportunities are available - contact education@wha.org.