About the President-elect 

Dr. Christine Short, FRCPC, FACP, is the Head of the Dalhousie Department of Medicine and a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist based in Halifax. She is currently serving on the DNS Board of Directors as Section Forum Chair and is Chair of the DNS Section of Physician Leaders. Dr. Short brings extensive leadership experience across clinical, academic, provincial and national settings. Nomination process

Roles and responsibilities 

The President-elect serves 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 

Any eligible Doctors Nova Scotia member may be nominated for President-elect.  

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 

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. 

Candidate selection 

If the Nominating Committee has more than one strong candidate, it may choose to consider other determinants such as geographic region, specialty or gender. Diversity can be a consideration if the committee feels it’s necessary. 

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.