Physicians across BC are facing growing challenges, from ER closures and resource pressures to increasing wait times for specialist care. Now more than ever, strong physician leadership is essential to driving meaningful change and strengthening the physician voice.
Why run for a position
Stepping into a leadership role at Doctors of BC is an opportunity to increase the influence of the physician voice and collaborate to find solutions to issues impacting BC physicians.
It also ensures strong, diverse representation within our governance bodies so we can effectively represent and advocate for members.
Your voice shapes our tomorrow.
Nomination and election timeline
- Call for Nominations issued by the Chief Electoral Officer: Monday, September 28, 2026
- Nomination period ends: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Deadline to withdraw nominations; campaigning may begin: Monday, October 26, 2026
- President-Elect Forum: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Voting opens: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Voting ends: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Results announced: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Nominations
The nomination period is now closed.
Campaign and voting
Campaigns
- All candidates must comply with the Doctors of BC Election Policy, which ensures that campaigns are run in a fair, open, and courteous manner.
- Candidates can submit a campaign statement (a maximum two-page PDF) that briefly outlines their philosophy on issues faced by Doctors of BC and demonstrates how their relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities align with the core duties and competencies of the position they are seeking.
- Candidates are also encouraged to submit a headshot as a separate file.
- Candidate campaign materials must be submitted to voting@doctorsofbc.ca by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
President-Elect forum
A President-Elect forum will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Check back for details on how to attend the forum and ask questions of the President-Elect candidates.
Watch past presidents reflect on their experiences as Doctors of BC president, including what they learned along the way and the value of physician leadership.
Voting
- Electronic voting begins on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when eligible members will receive an email from ElectionBuddy that contains a link to the voting site and all necessary login information.
- If you do not receive the email invitation, or cannot find it, or have technical difficulties with the voting site, please contact ElectionBuddy Support directly at doctorsofbc@electionbuddy.com.
- For questions pertaining to eligibility, please email Doctors of BC at voting@doctorsofbc.ca.
Result
Election results will be announced on Thursday, November 19, 2026.