Sophie J. Womack, M.D., M.B.A., was installed as the 124th president of the Wayne County Medical Society of Southeast Michigan during the society's annual meeting held recently at the Hyatt Regency, in Dearborn. Dr. Womack, a WSU assistant professor of pediatrics, is only the third woman and the first African-American woman to be elected president of the 157 year-old organization.

Dr. Womack pledged to build coalitions to discuss the critical issues that affect physicians and patients in Wayne County, including high costs that keep many eligible students from attending medical school. Womack said she also plans to lead the society into discussions with key stakeholders about universal healthcare. Dr. Womack is vice president of medical affairs for Harper University Hospital and Hutzel Women's Hospital