Elections
Learn about OMA elections, by-elections and the process for electing constituency leaders, board directors and the president-elect
By-election for the Section of Psychiatry's secretary/treasurer position
A by-election is being held for the position of secretary/treasurer for the Section on Psychiatry. The position is for a one-year term.
The secretary/treasurer’s responsibilities include:
- Working closely with the section chair in the planning of meetings of the section executive and the section's annual general meeting
- Ensuring agendas and other meeting materials, including meeting minutes, are distributed to the members of the section executive and section membership, with OMA staff support
- Providing oversight of the financial affairs of the section in accordance with the OMA financial policy for constituency group funding
- For sections that maintain a discretionary spending account for constituency funds raised, prepare a set of financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles and make them available to all members at least annually
- Fostering a positive culture that is respectful, civil, and collaborative
Any primary member of the Section may put their name forward as a candidate. The nominations period is now open until June 13 at 5 p.m.
Put your name forward to stand in this by-election. Please reference your OMA number.
Begin your nomination by filling out the online form.
The 2025 OMA elections continue the OMA’s transformation journey through the election of skilled leaders who continue to modernize and enhance our organization, driving the OMA to be a world-class medical association. All members are encouraged to run for the board, president-elect and constituency group leader positions. The OMA promotes a supportive, energetic and enthusiastic election campaign. We’ve facilitated a level playing field for all by ensuring elections are open, fair and transparent.
OMA elections are your chance to vote for the candidate you want to represent the interests affecting your primary section, district, medical interest groups and fora. As an eligible member of the OMA, you have a democratic right to vote for your representatives. As part of the new governance transformation model, OMA elections now include the direct election of the board of directors and the president-elect.
Election process review
To support continuous improvement and modernization, an in-depth review of the elections process, conducted annually, is now underway. At the same time, work is ongoing around a strategy for ongoing engagement with members who were not elected – recognizing their interest, experience, and potential, while supporting the development of a stronger, more sustainable pipeline of future physician leaders.
Recommendations from this year’s review will be brought forward to the board in advance of the 2025-2026 election period.
Single election period
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Contact us
To learn more about OMA elections or by-elections email or call 1-800-268-7215, Ext. 6189, or 416-340-6189.
Other elections
After reviewing and consultations, the board has approved certifying the Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) results each year and the president, vice-president, secretary and past-president be formally confirmed as the OMA Sections of Residents officer position.
All PARO executives are required to be OMA members.
For more information, please visit the PARO elections page.
After reviewing and consultations, the board has approved certifying the Ontario Medical Student Association (OMSA) election results each year and the president, vice-president finance and vice-president communications be formally confirmed as the OMA Section officer positions.
All OMSA executives are required to be OMA members.
Elections will take place on May 11, 2025. For more information, please visit the OMSA election page.