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–––––Week of January 19: On-Demand Recording: April 10 - 12, 2026 September - Women in Medicine Month | LATEST NEWS–––––
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