2025-26 Board of Directors Election Candidates
One family physician inside Metro Halifax | Practice Location |
| Dr. Lynn Bussey | Halifax |
| Dr. Muna Chowdhury | Halifax |
| Dr. Jennifer O'Connell | Tantallon |
One specialist inside Metro Halifax | Specialty/Practice Location |
| Dr. Travis Carpenter | Internal medicine, QEII |
| Dr. Caitlin Lees | Internal medicine, QEII |
| Dr. Abraham Rudnick | Psychiatry, Dartmouth |
One specialist outside Metro Halifax | Specialty/Practice Location |
| Dr. Oliva Ortiz-Alvarez | Pediatrician, Antigonish |
| Dr. Luke Richardson | Emergency medicine, Valley |
Voting
Voting in the Board election runs from March 4 - 25. Candidate information and ballots will be available before voting begins. Results will be made available by April 3.
Length of terms
All seats are for three-year terms. If elected, board members may serve two consecutive three-year terms.
Board role
The Board of Directors is responsible for developing and executing the strategic direction, approving governing policy and overseeing the management of Doctors Nova Scotia.
Board meetings
There are six meetings per year, usually held on Fridays. Virtual attendance is available.
Honoraria
Board members are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and honoraria as outlined in the association’s Honoraria and Expense Policy.