Nominations results

Nominations for five vacancies on the Section of Family Doctors Council closed on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

Three seats were filled by acclamation and two seats remain vacant:

• Dr. Suzanne Egar and one seat vacant, Inverness/Victoria/Cape Breton and Richmond counties (2 seats)
• Vacant, Digby/Yarmouth/Shelburne Counties
• Dr. Roshan Abid, Colchester/Hants counties
• Dr. Ifeanyi Agbo, Cumberland County

As a result there is no need to hold an election.

Vacancies

Family physicians from the tri-counties and Cape Breton island who are interested in serving on the Council should please 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.