Women Physicians Section
(WPS)
About Our SectionOSMA's Women Physicians Section (WPS) recognizes that physicians representing the unique interests of women physicians are a vital part of Ohio’s physician community. This Section focuses on outreach, communication, and interchange with members represented in the section. The WPS will work directly with OSMA staff to ensure a vibrant and relevant experience for all those that become part of the membership and Section.
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WPS Leaders:
Our leadership has representation at the OSMA Annual meeting House of Delegates voting on all our policy positions.
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 Mary  
LaPlante, MD WPS Chair 
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 Vasundhara  
Appalaneni, MD Immediate Past Chair 
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 Elizabeth Wei 
McIntosh, MD Vice Chair 
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 Laurel 
Barr, MD Member-at-Large 
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 Emily  
Albrecht WPS Alternate Delegate 
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 Joan 
Duggan, MD Member-at-Large 
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 Lauren  
Beene, MD WPS Delegate 
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CURRENT PRIORITIES–––––Create a contract review and salary negotiation service Create a WPS specific educational event Mentorship Program  | GET INVOLVED–––––Interested in being more involved with WPS section? Interested in a leadership role?  | 
WPS EVENTS & EDUCATION–––––On-Demand Topic: On-Demand Recording: On-Demand Recording: April 4 - 6, 2025  | LATEST NEWS–––––
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