September 22, 2026
7:30PM - 9:00PM EST

Mentorship and Coaching: What’s the Difference?

Live WPS Zoom - Open to All OSMA Members

Do you need a mentor, a coach, or both?

Both can help physicians grow, but they serve different purposes. Knowing the difference can help you find the right support for your goals and better support colleagues who turn to you.

To celebrate Women in Medicine Month, join OSMA’s Women Physicians Section and Mary LaPlante, MD, MPH, for a practical conversation about:

• Where mentorship and coaching overlap

• When each relationship is most useful

• How to approach both with clearer expectations

RSVP to Attend >

What to expect:

• A focused 20-minute presentation led by Dr. LaPlante

• Live audience Q&A

• Networking in Zoom breakout rooms

Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance when registering.

About the Speaker:

Mary LaPlante, MD, MPH, is an OB-GYN practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. Her interests in women’s health include menopause care and addressing social determinants of health.

Dr. LaPlante has a long history of physician advocacy and has held numerous roles in organized medicine since medical school. She currently serves as president-elect of both the Ohio State Medical Association and the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland & Northern Ohio.

She is also actively involved in coaching through the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and participates in mentorship programs through AMCNO. These experiences give her firsthand perspective on how coaching and mentorship differ and how each can support physicians.