Women Physicians Section (WPS)

The Women Physicians Section (WPS) was created by the PAMED House of Delegates in October 2018 to encourage women physicians to participate in leadership, policymaking, advocacy, and other activities of PAMED. Prior to becoming an official Section, it was known as the Women Physicians Caucus.

The goals of the WPS are to create a forums for members to:

• Learn about effective networking
• Voice concerns and share common experiences
• Educate and encourage paths to leadership roles in organized and academic medicine
• Establish a network of women physician leaders
• Advocate to advance PAMED policy on issues affecting women as well as advise the PAMED Board on such issues

2026 Women Physicians Section Governing Council 

Effective January 1, 2026

WPS Board Trustee
Renee Frank, MD 
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Chair
Karen Rizzo, MD
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Vice Chair
Hannah Do, MD 
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Resident/Fellow Section Representative
Lauren Jones, DO
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Medical Student Section Representative
Yashvi Shah
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2025 Women Physicians Section Governing Council 

Effective January 1, 2025

WPS Board Trustee
Renee Frank, MD 
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Chair
Karen Rizzo, MD
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Vice Chair
Hannah Do, MD 
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Resident/Fellow Section Representative
Lauren Jones, DO
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Medical Student Section Representative
Emily Gainor
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