We asked each Board member to tell us more about themselves and their experience with the AMA.
President
Dr. Paul Parks is an emergency physician in Medicine Hat.
Dr. Parks is the AMA's president for 2023-24.
President-Elect
Dr. Shelley Duggan is a critical care specialist in Edmonton.
Dr. Duggan is the AMA's president elect for 2023-24.
Immediate Past President
Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi is a family physician based in Medicine Hat.
Dr. Rinaldi is the AMA's immediate past president for 2023-24.
Board Member
Dr. Wayne Chang is a Calgary family physician. He joined the AMA's Board of Directors at the Fall 2022 Representative Forum.
Board Member
Dr. Stephanie Dotchin is a Calgary ophthalmologist.
Board Member
Dr. Sadhana (Mindy) Gautama is a family physician in Airdrie.
Board Member
Dr. Katherine Kasha is an Edmonton family physician. She joined the AMA's Board of Directors at the Fall 2023 Representative Forum.
Board Member
Dr. Robert Korbyl is an orthopedic surgeon in Red Deer. He joined the AMA's Board of Directors at the Fall 2018 Representative Forum.
Board Member
Dr. Ling Ling is a clinical immunology and allergy specialist in Edmonton. She joined the AMA's Board of Directors at the Fall 2022 Representative Forum.
Board Member
Dr. Shazma Mithani is an emergency department physician in Edmonton.
Board Member
Dr. Thakore is a pediatrician in Calgary. He joined the AMA's Board of Directors at the Fall 2022 Representative Forum.
Board Member
Dr. Ward is a family physician in Calgary. He joined the AMA's Board of Directors at the Fall 2019 Representative Forum.
Board Member
Dr. Wilson is a neurologist in Calgary. He joined the AMA's Board of Directors in the spring of 2023.
PARA representative
MSA Observer
Sana Samadi is an Edmonton medical student at the University of Alberta.
Questions? Want to reach a member of our Board? Contact our Governance team.
The Representative Forum (RF) includes representatives from all sectors of the profession and meets at least twice a year to set overall policy direction of the Alberta Medical Association to meet the best interests of members.
