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Board Directors – Application Form 2024/2025

The OMA Board of Directors is comprised of a varied mix of skills, expertise, and diversity critical for effective oversight of the management of the OMA. Board directors are elected by the OMA membership based on a standardized OMA candidate recruitment process.

The OMA board includes:

  • Eleven (11) directors (eight (8) physicians and three (3) non-physicians)
  • A board chair and vice-chair, elected by directors from among the directors
  • A president, who will also be one of the eleven (11) voting directors
  • A president-elect, elected by the members, who will sit as an observer for one year
  • An immediate past president who will sit as an observer for one year

In 2020, the OMA board was reconstituted as the inaugural board under the new governance model. This year, there are four (4) director positions available as 2-year terms expire, and a president-elect.

  • Four (4) Physician Directors for 2-year terms
  • One (1) President-Elect for 1-year term

Every applicant must complete and submit an application form supported by a resume no later than Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024.

Applicants will demonstrate an understanding of the roles, responsibilities and commitment that this appointment will entail. Applicants will also demonstrate a commitment to dedicate the time required to attend board meetings, participate on committees, and attend events when required. Applicants must also disclose any real, perceived or potential conflicts of interest which will be assessed as per the board’s conflict of interest policy. All eligible candidates will be interviewed by external recruitment consultants and summary introductions will be provided to the OMA Electorate along with applications and resumes. All eligible candidates will have the option to submit a 2-minute video to be posted to the OMA website, and for president-elect candidates the option to participate in townhalls for members to meet and hear the candidates’ thoughts on set topics.

Key Dates:

  • Nominations Open – November 5, 2024
  • Nominations Close and Voter List is Frozen – December 3, 2024
  • Voting Opens – January 13, 2025
  • Paper Ballot Request Deadline – January 20, 2025
  • Voting Closes – February 7, 2025

All physician candidates are encouraged to attend the following events:

EventDate & Time
An “All Candidate Meeting” for physician candidates following close of nominations. Candidates meet with staff and physician leaders responsible for election oversight to learn about the process, allowed activities, key deadlines and address any questions.Friday December 6th, 2024
5-6pm
Townhalls will be held for president-elect candidates for members to meet the candidates and to listen on their thoughts on different topics and set questions. Recordings will be posted online. Questions will be collected in advance enabling candidates to prepare appropriately.Thursday December 12th, 2024
7-8pm

Personal Information
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    Background Checks *

     

    Campaigning

    The OMA is committed to ensuring an open, fair and transparent election campaign process — a level playing field for all. In declaring my candidacy, I agree to abide by all OMA election policies and procedures including the Elections Communications Guidelines. Contravention of my declared agreement may result in a notice of inappropriate conduct being communicated to the membership and/or a request to withdraw my candidacy.

     

    Ontario Medical Association Publication (for physician applicants)
    Candidate statements of interest and photos may be published on the OMA website.

     

    Code of Conduct (for physician applicants)
    I acknowledge that as a condition of my tenure as a Physician Leader, I must observe and comply with the rules, procedures and policies established by the Association from time to time, including but not limited to: the Member Code of Conduct and Civility, OMA Privacy policies, and the Respect and Safety in the Workplace policy and any updates ir future iterations of these, I understand that my failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension or termination from any leadership position that I am elected or appointed to.

     

    Statement of Interest

     

    Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

     

    Conflict of Interest
    Applicants will have no real or perceived conflict of interest.
    Potential conflicts of interest, for self or a family member, include affiliation with another board, committee, organization, vendor, supplier or any other party that has a direct or indirect interest in any business transaction or agreement with the OMA or payment of physicians which could result in benefit. It also includes involvement in any pending legal proceedings involving the OMA.

     

    Resume

     

    Photo
    The OMA will reach out to each confirmed candidate to obtain a high-resolution photo for use during the OMA election.

     

     

    Submission

    Please submit this application and a resume to:

    • For physician members: respond to the Notice of Election issued November 5, 2024 and closing December 3, 2024.
    • If you have any queries, please contact Judy Mandelman, Partner Promeus or Heather Spiegel at  resumes@promeus.ca; (416) 216-4633
    • If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the hiring process, please communicate your needs to the Promeus Project Team.