Resident & Fellow Section
(RFS)

RFS members

About Our Section

OSMA's Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) works to advocate for physicians-in-training and encourage and support their active participation within OSMA. The RFS also provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information, and facilitates programs and services to help enhance physician training environments.

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RFS Leadership:

Our section has representation at the OSMA Annual meeting House of Delegates voting on all our policy positions.

Rommel Morales

Rommel Morales, MD
RFS Chair

Rupa Vijayan, MD

Rupalakshmi (Rupa) Vijayan, MD
RFS Membership Chair

Lauren Forbes, MD

Lauren Forbes, MD
Advocacy Chair

Lea Russell, MD

Lea Russell, MD
Communication Chair

Elana Sitnik, MD

Elana Sitnik, MD
AMA RFS Alternate Delegate

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RFS Happenings:

CURRENT PRIORITIES

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View RFS Bylaws >

Create a contract review and salary negotiation service
Learn more about OSMA's Resolve partnership >

Debt, Compensation, Burnout & More 
Take the Residents & Fellows Survey >

Mentorship Program
Learn more & sign up >

GET INVOLVED

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Connect with other Ohio Residents & Fellows!

Join the RFS GroupMe >


Apply for open RFS chair positions to help advocate for trainees and physicians in Ohio!

Submit Your Interest by October 19th >

RFS EVENTS

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Monthly House Call Calendar >

April 10 - 12, 2026 - Save the Date!
OSMA Annual Meeting: Information & Details >

View On-Demand Education Available >

 

 

RFS NEWS

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MedScape Article: 
Going From Resident to Attending Can Be ‘Scary, Lonely’

RFS Newsletter, April 2025

RFS Newsletter, December 2024