Board and Council

PARA is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by an Advisory Council. Together, these groups ensure resident physicians from across Alberta are represented in the Association’s decision-making and strategic direction.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is PARA’s governing body, elected by resident physicians across Alberta. The Board oversees the affairs of the Association, sets strategic direction and ensures PARA operates in the best interests of its members.

The Board also appoints the CEO and carries the fiduciary responsibility to act with care, loyalty and good faith to support the long-term health of the Association.

Email [email protected] if you would like to contact the Board of Directors.

2026-27 Board of Directors

President Dr. Michael Zeeman	Director, Finance Dr. Chloé Blackman	Director, CSA Dr. Simran Sharma	Director at Large Dr. Poshika Dhingra	Director at Large Dr. Auriele Volk	Director at Large Dr. Harshil Shah
Past President Dr. Siavash (Sia) Zare-Zadeh	Director, Resident Affairs Dr. Emily Macphail	Director, ENA Dr. Megan Kirkland	Director at Large Dr. Rachel Mackay	Director at Large Dr. Daffer Ghanim	Director at Large Dr. Tamara Yee

 

Advisory Council

PARA’s Advisory Council is made up of regional and program-specific representatives who help ensure the voices of resident physicians are heard. The Council provides input to the Board on strategic priorities and represents the diverse experiences of PARA’s membership.

Representation is based on program size:

• Programs with fewer than 30 residents are eligible for one representative
• Programs with 30 or more residents may have up to two representatives
• Additional Member-at-Large positions are included to ensure well-rounded representation. The Council’s composition is reviewed periodically to reflect the evolving needs of the membership.

To connect with your Advisory Council, email [email protected].