Election Vacancies

Who Can Vote in Leadership Position Elections?
If any elections are contested, delegates and ex-officios with the right to vote will vote for elected leadership positions on their phone, tablet, or laptop through PAMED’s e-voting system.

How to Vote
Voting will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Those eligible to vote will receive an email or text from Election Buddy. You should follow the link in your email or text.

Candidate Information

Circumflex (^) indicates incumbent.

VICE PRESIDENT
(Elect One/One-Year Term)

John R. Mantione, MD
John R. Mantione, MD (Dauphin County)
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SPEAKER, HOUSE OF DELEGATES
(Elect One/One-Year Term)

Todd M. Hertzberg, MD, FACR
Todd M. Hertzberg, MD, FACR (Allegheny County)^

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VICE SPEAKER, HOUSE OF DELEGATES
(Elect One/One-Year Term)

Andrew Lutzkanin, III, MD, FAAFP
Andrew Lutzkanin III, MD, 
FAAFP (Dauphin County)^
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THIRD (3RD) DISTRICT TRUSTEE 
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

William J. Dempsey, Jr., MD
William J. Dempsey, MD (Lackawanna County)^
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SIXTH (6th) DISTRICT TRUSTEE 
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

Lorraine L. Rosamilia, MD
Lorraine L. Rosamilia, MD (Centre County)^
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SEVENTH (7th) DISTRICT TRUSTEE 
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

No nominees at this time.

EIGHTH (8TH) DISTRICT TRUSTEE 
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

No nominees at this time.

AT-LARGE SPECIALTIES TRUSTEE 
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

John M. Vasudevan, MD
John M. Vasudevan, MD (Philadelphia County)
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HOSPITAL-BASED TRUSTEE 
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

No nominees at this time.

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY TRUSTEE 
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

Noah B. Rindos, MD
Noah B. Rindos, MD (Allegheny County)
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PRIMARY CARE (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

No nominees at this time.

Early Career Physicians Section Trustee
(Elect One/One-Year Term)

Gillian R. Naro, MD
Gillian R. Naro, MD (Philadelphia County)^
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE PHYSICIAN SECTION TRUSTEE 
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)

Chaminie Wheeler, DO
Chaminie A. Wheeler, DO (Lehigh County)^
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MEDICAL STUDENTS SECTION TRUSTEE
(Elect One/One-Year Term)

Nicole Don
Nicole Don (Allegheny County)
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AMA DELEGATES
(Elect Eight/Two-Year Term)

Michael A. DellaVecchia, MD, FACS, FCPP, FICS, PhD, FAAO, FASLMS
Michael A. DellaVecchia, MD, FACS, FCPP, FICS, PhD, FAAO, FASLMS (Philadelphia County)^
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Mark S. Friedlander, MD
 Mark S. Friedlander, MD (Delaware County)^
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Marsha L. Haley, MD
Marsha L. Haley, MD (Butler County)
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F. Wilson Jackson, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP
F. Wilson Jackson, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP (Dauphin County)^
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Pratistha Koirala, MD
Pratistha Koirala, MD (Philadelphia County)
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James W. Thomas, MD
James W. Thomas, MD (Montgomery County)
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John M. Vasudevan, MD
John M. Vasudevan, MD (Philadelphia County)^
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AMA ALTERNATE DELEGATES
(Elect Eight/Two-Year Term)

Edward Balaban, DO, FACP
Edward P. Balaban, DO, FACP (Montgomery County)
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Tecla Brabazon, DO
Tecla M. Brabazon, DO (Montgomery County)
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Theodore A. Christopher, MD, FACEP
Theodore A. Christopher, MD, FACEP (Philadelphia County)^
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 Victoria D. Cimino, MD
Victoria D. Cimino, MD (Philadelphia County)^
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Sean Li, MD
Sean Li, MD (Chester County)^
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Gillian R. Naro, MD
Gillian R. Naro, MD (Philadelphia County)
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Rafay Nasir, MD
Rafay Nasir, MD (Dauphin County)^
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Sebastian Porcu, MD
Sebastian Porcu, MD (Philadelphia County)^
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Martin D. Trichtinger, MD
Martin D. Trichtinger, MD (Montgomery County)^
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AMA SLOTTED ALTERNATE DELEGATE POSITION FOR
THE RESIDENTS & FELLOWS SECTION
(Elect One/One-Year Term)

Revati Gummaluri, DO
Revati Gummaluri, DO (Montour County)
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AMA SLOTTED ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR
THE MEDICAL STUDENTS SECTION

(Elect One/One-Year Term)

Denise Ocampo
Denise Ocampo (Dauphin County)
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AMA COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE DELEGATES & ALTERNATES
(Elect Three/Three-Year Term)

No nominees at this time.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL
(Elect Two/Three-Year Term)

David J. Deitrick, DO
David J. Deitrick, DO (Allegheny County) ^
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David A. Talenti, MD
David A. Talenti, MD (Northeast Counties) ^
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Interested in Running for a Position?


2025 PAMED Candidate Information

If you are a component/specialty/section wishing to submit a voluntary endorsement letter for a candidate, late endorsement letters may be submitted as a PDF to HOD@pamedsoc.org by September 13, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. EDT.

The deadline has passed to be posted in the Official Call; however, you may still run for a position. To run for a vacant position at the 2025 House of Delegates, you will need to announce your candidacy and "run from the floor" at the September 13 Virtual Opening Business Session. After announcing, PAMED staff will follow up with you to submit the information below. All information must be submitted by Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

You will need:
  • Candidate Information
    • What position you are running for
    • First name
    • Last name
    • Title (Credentials as you wish to have published in the elections manual)
    • Email
    • Phone
    • Permission to have your contact information shared with members *Optional
    • City/Town
    • Sponsored by
    • Endorsement letter *required for Specialty Trustee, suggested for other positions

If you are a component/specialty/section wishing to submit a voluntary endorsement letter for a candidate, late endorsement letters may be submitted as a PDF to HOD@pamedsoc.org by September 13, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. EDT.

  • Biographical Information (if applicable)
    • Membership tenure with PAMED
    • Medical school name and year graduated
    • Board certification information
    • Specialty area
    • Current and former positions held within component medical society
    • Current and former positions held within Pennsylvania Medical Society
    • Current and former positions held within American Medical Association
    • Current and former positions held within specialty societies or other related groups and activities
    • CV to upload (.doc, .dox, or .pdf acceptable)
    • Current membership within PAMPAC or other related Medical PACS
    • Foundation donation history (Yes/No, not details)
    • Professional headshot (.jpeg or .png acceptable)
    • Candidate statement “Why should you be elected to the position?”
    • Candidate video *Optional

  • Conflict of Interest Information: details of any relationships, interests, or situations that may be viewed as a conflict while serving as an elected member must be disclosed and will be reviewed by PAMED’s General Counsel.


You may direct any questions to House of Delegates to HOD@pamedsoc.org.


Important Dates

New dates will be posted as they become available