About the President-elect
Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green was approved as President-elect for 2025–26. She is a family physician who practices in Windsor, Nova Scotia. In addition to serving two terms on the Doctors Nova Scotia Board she was the Board's representative on the Policy and Health Issues Committee. Dr. MacDonald Green is an active member of the Section of Physician Leaders and she has completed several formal leadership programs. She is a strong advocate for medical learners and she has supported the association in working to reduce physician administrative burden.
Her term as president will begin in June 2026.
Roles and responsibilities
The successful nominee will be expected to serve a three-year term: a year as President-Elect, a year as President and, finally, a year as Past-President. Serving on the Board of Directors and the Board Executive Committee is part of the three-year commitment. More information can be found in the Role of Officers.
Nomination process
Physicians from equity-deserving populations are particularly welcome to apply. The association is striving to include a broader diversity of perspectives in governance positions, to ensure the organization serves all members.
The Nominating Committee will use the following criteria to select a candidate for President-Elect:
Mandatory
- Be a member in good standing
- Have been a member for at least five years
- Have experience in leadership roles
- Be recognized as a leader by their peers
- Have good communications skills
- Have nomination supported by two Doctors Nova Scotia members
Considered an asset
- Experience on Doctors Nova Scotia Board of Directors
- Other governance experience
- Formal leadership development or training
Our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility
Doctors Nova Scotia is committed to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for both physicians and staff. We encourage applicants from equity-deserving populations to apply and self-identify when completing the skills and attributes survey. We also encourage all applicants to share how they will bring an equity lens to leadership positions at DNS. Equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility (EDIRA) is an integral component of DNS through our Strategic Plan and EDI framework. Doctors Nova Scotia considers EDIRA to be outcomes which are achieved through processes and tools such as reconciliation, decolonization and accessibility.
When DNS refers to “EDIRA work,” it is including the processes that can lead to the outcomes of EDIRA for all. The association’s commitments to EDIRA are upheld through regular education sessions; a Respectful Workplace Policy for staff, Board and committee members; external audits; a staff EDIRA and Truth and Reconciliation committees; and routine application of an equity lens in all organizational decision-making. As outlined in our Board and Committee Diversity Policy, the Board will strive to foster a brave space that tackles challenging topics with respect and care, and where everyone feels comfortable participating. If you have questions about how DNS can ensure a safe place for you or how the expression of interest process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach out to Basma Deef, Senior Diversity Advisor.