December 02, 2025

Women Physicians Section News...
(WPS)


2026 Women Physicians Section Events

Week of January 19 - "Retirement Planning from Med School Graduation to Medicare" - watch for further details and registration information!

April 11 - WPS meeting at OSMA Annual Meeting - Save the date - registration will open soon!

September - Women in Medicine Month
Week of September 15 - Panel: "Life Stages: Balancing It All"

 


On-Demand Education Webinars Available:

Trends in Compensation & Doctor Contracts
Whether you're reviewing a new offer, thinking about switching jobs, or simply want to stay informed, understanding the latest trends in physician compensation is important.

Smart Investing & Retirement Planning for Physicians
This session covers essential investment strategies, including portfolio allocations in a volatile market and key investment fundamentals for the unique financial journeys of physicians (due to lengthy medical training). With a focus on retirement planning and leveraging employer-sponsored retirement plans, this webinar provides actionable insights to help you build long-term financial security.

Contract Review Tips & Salary Data
Join OSMA partner, Resolve, to answer questions like: How do you know what you are worth? What's in a normal contract? How do I know if I have leverage?

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Are You Familiar with OSMA's Mentorship Program?

Are you an early career physician looking to connect with a seasoned practitioner on a regular basis for career advice?

Are you a seasoned physician looking to give back by helping young physicians get their careers off to a great start?

Sign Up to Participate >

 

Mentorship Program


Take the First Step to a Better You

The Well-Being Checkup And Referral Engagement (CARE) Service is a simple, free, and anonymous checkup of your mental and emotional health. Nearly 500 physicians have turned to this lifeline since 2021—finding connection, guidance, and hope in times of high distress. While it can be easy to recognize symptoms in patients, it’s not as simple to recognize symptoms in yourself, or know how to address your burnout, anxiety, or depression.

Visit: wellbeingcare.org

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~ Your WPS Section Leadership

WPS Chair, Dr. LaPlante
Mary
LaPlante, MD
WPS Chair
Immediate Past Chair, Dr. Appalaneni
Vasundhara
Appalaneni, MD
Immediate Past Chair
WPS Vice Chair, Dr. McIntosh
Elizabeth Wei
McIntosh, MD
Vice Chair
WPS Member-at-Large, Dr. Barr
Laurel
Barr, MD
Member-at-Large
WPS Member-at-Large, Emily Albrecht
Emily
Albrecht
WPS Alternate Delegate
WPS Member-at-Large, Dr. Duggan
Joan
Duggan, MD
Member-at-Large
WPS Delegate, Dr. Beene
Lauren
Beene, MD
WPS Delegate

Learn More at OSMA.org/wps >