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Policy & Health Issues Committee

Develops and reviews evidence-based policies, positions and perspectives on issues of interest and importance to Doctors Nova Scotia. 

The Policy & Health Issues Committee (PHIC) is responsible for developing and reviewing evidence-based policies, positions and perspectives on issues of interest and importance to Doctors Nova Scotia. 

PHIC is advisory to the Board of Directors.

Criteria

  • A member of Doctors Nova Scotia
  • Able to commit to a 2-year term
  • Possess general knowledge and/or interest in health-care Issues

Time commitment

  • 2-3 hour meetings every 5-6 weeks
  • 2 hours of preparation time to read meeting materials

Expression of interest

Doctors Nova Scotia members interested in serving on the Policy & Health Issues Committee can submit an Expression of Interest form. Vacancies for the 2017-18 year have been filled. Any applications received will be considered for the 2018-19 vacancies.

Note:  Expressions of Interest will be kept for two years.  After two years members will have to re-submit.

Contact

Jennifer Girard
Policy advisor
902-481-4912

Policy & Health Issues Committee
 Term chart
Member

TermDate elected/appointed
Term ending
Tim Holland, chair
2nd
June 2013
June 2019
Rob Bush1st
June 2017
June 2020
Lely Abud
1st
June 2017
June 2020
Monika Dutt
2ndOctober 2013
June 2018
Tammy Keough-Ryan
2ndJune 2017
June 2019
Sanju Mishra
2ndJune 2014
June 2019
Leslie Ribeiro2ndJune 2017June 2020
Leo Fares2ndSeptember 2014
June 2019
Jose Mejia1stJune 2017
June 2020
Connor McGuire1stJune 2017June 2019 
Chris Milburn1stJune 2017June 2019
Alyson Holland2ndDecember 2014June 2019
Elwood MacMullin1stJune 2015June 2018
Manoj Vohra1stJune 2015June 2018
Melanie Adams1stJune 2015June 2018

Each member can serve a maximum of 2 consecutive 3-year terms. If the incumbent wants to re-offer for a second term, the appointment must be recommended by the committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
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