Women’s Health & Medical Society

Club Description

The Women’s Health & Medical Society serves to:

  1. Promote the principles of osteopathic medicine in the pursuit of excellence in women’s health and wellbeing 
  2. Support the local community through service and responsible advocacy
  3. Provide professional fellowship for LECOM students
  4. Construct a collaborative network for students, faculty, and alumni mentors in the field of osteopathic obstetrics and gynecology

Officers

PRESIDENT: Francesca Rogozinski

VICE PRESIDENT: Karishma Kumar

SECRETARY: Morgan Morrison

TREASURER: Akanksha Devasigamani

MARKETING CHAIR: Jillian Calabro

CLUB ADVISOR: Dr. Diana Speelman


News & Events

  • Dr. Mary Crowe, DO, Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Jeniffer Couhglin, DO, Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Jeffress, MD, OB-GYN, MD plans to visit LECOM on 10/18/2023. These physicians are in various fields of medicine to create a Female Physician Panel. They will be speaking…
  • Easter Baskets for Premie Babies in Local Erie Hospitals Please join WHMS make Easter baskets for premature babies and families in Erie hospitals over easter! We will be collecting highly needed items for Grady’s Decision Non-Profit March 20- March 24. We will…
  • On June 24th, 2022 the United States Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe Vs. Wade, giving states the power to decide abortion laws. What does this mean for healthcare? What does this mean for students as future physicians? What are the reasonings…
  • Come join the Women’s Health and Medicine Society to learn about careers in Radiology! Currently, only about 25% of radiologists are women. The Women’s Health group at Allegheny General Hospital- Pittsburgh, and LECOM alum, will be speaking to WHMS-Erie about the perks…