The Council of Presidents of District Medical Councils in Poland has publicly condemned Michał Bulsa, the head of the Szczecin Medical Council, for alleged misuse of his authority within the medical self-government. The statement accuses Bulsa of negating democratic decisions made by the National Electoral Commission during a meeting held on February 4, 2026. This meeting was significant for the upcoming elections as it resulted in the dismissal of key officials from the Electoral Commission, including Bulsa himself.

This dispute continues the ongoing turbulence surrounding the elections for the medical self-government, which is responsible for electing representatives, including the president of the Supreme Medical Council. The forthcoming National Congress of Physicians is scheduled for May, which adds a layer of urgency to resolving this conflict. Some medical chambers have raised concerns that the recent electoral meeting did not comply with the established regulations, prompting several regional medical chambers, including those from Zielona Góra, Kraków, and Szczecin, to file reports with the prosecutor's office regarding possible criminal conduct.

This situation highlights the fragility of governance within the medical community in Poland and raises questions about the integrity of the election processes in medical self-governance. With accusations flying and investigations potentially underway, the atmosphere around the impending elections is fraught with uncertainty, reflecting broader issues within Polish medical politics and the need for transparent and fair governance in the healthcare sector.