Elections
Learn about OMA elections, byelections and the process for electing constituency leaders, board directors and the president-elect
Nominations for the 2024/25 elections are closed
Nominations are now closed. A list of confirmed candidates for board directors and president-elect will be posted this week. Please see our FAQ page to answer your elections questions.
See the list of constituency group candidates.
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.
Single election period
Past presidents discuss balancing the personal and professional demands of the job
Past presidents talk about their experience
2025 election - key dates
- Nov. 5 - Nominations open
- Dec. 3 - Nominations close and voter list is frozen
- Dec. 10 - Candidate statement submissions due
- TBD - President-elect candidate town hall meeting
- Jan. 13 - Voting opens
- Jan. 20 - Paper ballot request deadline
- Feb. 7 - Voting closes
Contact us
To learn more about OMA elections or byelections 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 took place on June 8, 2023. For more information, please visit the OMSA election page.