Nominations results
Nominations closed on Thursday, Oct. 1 for six vacancies on the council. Three seats were filled by acclamation:
- Halifax Metro – Dr. Gehad Gobran
- Colchester/Hants - Dr. Kerolous Messeha
- Inverness/Victoria/Cape Breton and Richmond counties - Dr. Susanne Egar (2nd term)
Based on the nomination result there is no need to hold an election.
Vacant seats
Three seats remain vacant:
- Halifax Rural
- Digby/Yarmouth/Shelburne Counties
- Cumberland
Physicians interested in serving on the council should contact Sonia Abi Ajab.
Term
All seats are for a two-year term.
Honoraria and travel
The Council meets approximately four times a year, with the option to attend virtually. Council members receive a $600 honorarium for each meeting and are reimbursed for travel expenses for in-person attendance.
About the Council
The Section of Family Doctors Council advocates for the business and interests of primary care physicians. The council's work involves developing strategies for dealing with key issues that affect the role, responsibilities, and capabilities of primary care physicians.
Influencing change
The council acts as a sounding board for health transformation, often hearing about new initiatives in the earliest stages of their development. The Department of Health and Wellness, the Nova Scotia Health Authority, the Policy and Health Issues Committee and other health-care partners often solicit feedback from this group on behalf of family physicians across the province.