Western PA Chapter
PRMS is a proud supporter of the 2019 CME events for this chapter.
Upcoming Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society Events
All Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society members are invited and welcome to attend the events listed below. Please register through the "online registration" links provided, or call 1-800-422-2900 or 717-558-7750 with any questions.
Registration Now Open!
Resident Poster Night
Thursday, October 24, 2019
LECOM Bayfront Campus
Erie, PA
Sponsored by LECOM Health & WPPS
Poster submissions should be emailed to Elizabeth Ramsey, DO at elizabethramseydo@gmail.com.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
LECOM Bayfront Campus
Erie, PA
Sponsored by LECOM Health & WPPS
Poster submissions should be emailed to Elizabeth Ramsey, DO at elizabethramseydo@gmail.com.
Past Events
"Medical Marijuana" presented by Ann L. McNary, JD, Senior Risk Manager, Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. (PRMS)
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Community Care Behavioral Health, Large Conference Room
1314 Griswold Plaza
Erie, PA 16501
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Community Care Behavioral Health, Large Conference Room
1314 Griswold Plaza
Erie, PA 16501
Kenny Hirschi, DO, was presented the PRMS Resident Achievement Award by Elizabeth Ramsey, DO at the October 24, 2018, WPPS Resident Poster Night. Congratulations, Dr. Hirschi!
Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society Benefits of Membership
For more information on becoming a member of the Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society, please send an email to papsych@papsych.org or call 1-800-422-2900.
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society members practicing in the western Pennsylvania area, with the exception of Allegheny County and its close environs, have dues-free access to the additional benefits of the western Pennsylvania chapter, including:
- Presents two educational dinner meetings a year on a wide variety of psychiatric issues and topics.
- Addresses membership concerns regarding managed care systems and how these systems affect patients with limited resources.
- Provides opportunities to become informed and involved in issues affecting psychiatric practice on a local level.
- Provides opportunities to socialize and interact with colleagues.
- Addresses the challenges and opportunities for practitioners in the rural and small city environment.
- Serves as a liaison between the psychiatric community and the local public mental health system.
- Represents the interests of its local members through representation to the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society's governing council.
Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society
Executive Committee and Officers
President
Elizabeth Ramsey, DO
President Elect
VACANT
Secretary-Treasurer
Elizabeth Ramsey, DO, acting until finalized
Immediate Past President
Mary Anne Albaugh, MD
Councilor
Dennis P. Borczon, MD
