Vacancies for an initial term starting in 2025
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is leading a movement of physicians with a shared vision of better health, health care and a thriving health workforce.
In 2025, the CMA Nominations Committee will seek to fill leadership positions on the CMA Board of Directors, Awards Committee, Committee on Ethics and Nominations Committee.
CMA leaders receive an honorarium for meeting preparation and attendance time. If applicable, the CMA also provides an honorarium for meeting travel time and reimbursement for travel expenses.
Are you ready to make an impact? Consider applying for one of the following vacancies to add your voice to CMA leadership.
The deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2024.
Board of Directors
- Director from New Brunswick (three-year term, renewable once)
- Director from Prince Edward Island (three-year term, renewable once)
- Medical student member (one-year term, renewable twice)
The CMA Board of Directors directs the CMA’s work within the framework of our mission, vision and values, and strategic plan. The board has at least five meetings per year (one to three days per meeting) that are held virtually or in person with a virtual option, and all meetings include pre-reading requirements. Board directors are also required to complete annual assessment surveys. New directors receive a robust orientation to the CMA.
Awards Committee
- Early career physician member (first five years of practice post-residency; for a three-year term, renewable once)
The Awards Committee reports annually to the Board of Directors on the CMA Awards program in recognizing the achievements, leadership and contributions of physicians and individuals/organizations, consistent with the CMA vision. It is also responsible for the nomination of individuals to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
Committee on Ethics
- Member from the Yukon or British Columbia (three-year term, renewable once)
- Medical student member (one-year term, renewable twice)
The Committee on Ethics elaborates, interprets and recommends amendments to the Code of Ethics and Professionalism. It addresses ethics issues that are referred to the CMA, related to CMA strategy, or of interest or concern to the medical profession. The committee meets virtually at least two times per year, and there are pre-reading requirements. New committee members participate in an informative onboarding process.
Nominations Committee
- Northwest Territories member (three-year term, renewable once)
- Nunavut member (three-year term, renewable once)
The Nominations Committee collaborates closely with numerous organizations to encourage applications and secure strong, balanced and diverse candidates for CMA leadership positions. Every year, the committee recommends a slate of leadership candidates for approval by General Council. The committee meets virtually at least twice annually, with pre-reading requirements and additional working group meetings as needed. New committee members participate in an informative onboarding process.
Note: Consistent with the CMA bylaws and operating rules and procedures, the Nominations Committee has a mandate to seek candidates who are willing to serve two consecutive terms.