2026 OMA Board of Trustees Election
Learn more about the nomination and election process.
The voting period will be open to OMA members from March 6-13, 2026. Members will receive a ballot via email and must submit their vote by 10:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The following positions are open for election and will be included on the 2026-2027 Board of Trustees election ballot:
Executive Committee:
- President-Elect (12-month term)
- Vice-President (12-month term)
- Secretary/Treasurer (12-month term)
Trustee:
- Physician Trustee (24-month term): 3 open seats
- Non-Physician Trustee (24-month term): 2 open seats
The Executive Committee consists of the following officers: Immediate Past President, President, President-Elect, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer.
As the top five officers of the Board of Trustees, they represent the leadership and strategic direction of the OMA, ensuring its mission and vision guides decision-making.
President-Elect Candidate
Bharti Shetye, MD, DABOM, MFOMA
Vice President Candidate
Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD, DABOM, MFOMA
Secretary/Treasurer Candidate
Anthony Auriemma, MD, JD, FOMA, DABOM
Physician Trustee Candidates
There are six candidates for three open seats.
Shagun Bindlish, MD, FACP, DABOM, DACLM
Kimberley Sampson Paine, MD, MSc, FACOG, DABOM, FOMA, DABLM
Nidhi Sharma, MD, MPH, DABOM
Non-Physician Trustee Candidates
There are two candidates for two open seats.
Christina Funk, DNP, FNP-C, APNP, FOMA
