Registry of Lobbyists
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represents the political, clinical and economic interests of the province's medical profession. Practicing physicians, residents and students enrolled in the five Ontario faculties of medicine are eligible for membership in the OMA. The OMA is a diverse not-for-profit service organization incorporated by Letters Patent that is primarily funded by its members. Founded in 1880 as a voluntary association of the province's physicians, the OMA has from its inception played a vital role in the development and promotion of health-care services in Ontario. Today, the OMA represents Ontario's approximately 29,000 physicians. The OMA is governed by a Council composed of about 250 delegates representing 78 territorial divisions and branch societies, and by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of representatives from 11 Districts, a representative of the province's faculties of medicine, and 5 Directors elected by Council. Between meetings of Council, the Board of Directors represents the OMA's governing body and members in all business affairs, and exercises the rights and powers of the OMA as a corporation. From among its members, the Board elects an Executive Committee, which is responsible for liaison with the Government and with other health-related organizations. The OMA's sections represent physicians sharing a common specialty or area of clinical or practice interest. Sections of the OMA are active, thereby enhancing the profession's ability to shape decision-making and ensure that patient care remains foremost in policy decisions. A wide variety of health policy committees brings together experts from across Ontario to address important clinical and legislative issues facing physicians and patients. Committees involve other health-care organizations and special interest groups. The OMA also participates in joint committees with the Government of Ontario in connection with issues relating to physicians. Programs, discussion papers, policy statements, press releases, interviews, educational material and meetings arising from the work of the OMA are important components of the medical profession's contribution to the development of public policy on health care. The staff of the OMA implement policy developed by Council and the Board of Directors. Headed by the Chief Executive Officer, the OMA employs professionals in the fields of administration, practice management, finance, law, health policy, economics, computer technology, insurance, hospital services, laboratory proficiency testing, medical services, physician health, public affairs, communications and other area
TOM MAGYARODY, CEO
Address:
150 Bloor Street West
Suite 900
Toronto, ON M5S 3C1
Canada
Telephone number:
416-340-2260
Fax number:
416-340-2260