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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.
Voting will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026. 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)
Chaminie Wheeler, DO (Lehigh County)
John P. Williams, MD (Allegheny County)
SPEAKER, HOUSE OF DELEGATES
(Elect One/One-Year Term)
Andrew Lutzkanin, III, MD, FAAFP (Dauphin County)
VICE SPEAKER, HOUSE OF DELEGATES
(Elect One/One-Year Term)
Laura F. Gephart, MD (Erie County)
FIFTH (5TH) DISTRICT TRUSTEE
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)
David J. Gasperack, DO (Lancaster City & County)
SEVENTH (7TH) DISTRICT TRUSTEE
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)
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Joshua L. Dearing, MD (Lycoming County)^
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES TRUSTEE
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)
Julio A. Ramos, MD (Northeast Counties)
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES TRUSTEE
(Elect One/Four-Year Term)
Halle B. Ellison, MD, MAS, PSHQ, FACS (Montour County)^
RESIDENT AND FELLOWS SECTION TRUSTEE
(Elect One/Two-Year Term)
Donald Bourne, MD, MPH, PhD (Allegheny County)
EARLY CAREER PHYSICIANS SECTION TRUSTEE
(Elect One/One-Year Term)
Gillian R. Naro, MD (Philadelphia County)^
Temitope A. Omoladun-Tijani, MD (Montgomery County)
Kodie W. Stem, MD (York County)
AMA DELEGATE
(Elect Seven/Two-Year Term)
Richard S. Eisenstaedt, MD (Montgomery County)*^
Sharon K. Griswold MD, MPH (Philadelphia County)*
Nathan A. Hoff, MD (Lancaster City & County)*^
Bindukumar C. Kansupada, MD, MBA (Bucks County)*^
Dale M. Mandel, MD, FACS (Philadelphia County)*^
Jill M. Owens, MD (McKean County)*^
Scott E. Shapiro, MD, FACC (Montgomery County)*^
AMA ALTERNATE DELEGATE
(Elect Five/Two-Year Term)
Matthew R. Howie, MD (York County)*
Andrew Lutzkanin, III, MD, FAAFP (Dauphin County)*^
Lorraine L. Rosamilia, MD (Centre County)*^
Jay E. Rothkopf, MD (Montgomery County)*^
John P. Williams, MD (Allegheny County)*^
AMA ALTERNATE RESIDENT DELEGATE
(Elect One/One-Year Term)
Natalie A. Tupper, DO (Philadelphia County)
AMA ALTERNATE STUDENT DELEGATE
(Elect One/One-Year Term)
Sara G. Hammel (Dauphin County)
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
(Elect Three/Three-Year Term)
Bruce A. Brod, MD (Philadelphia County)^
John D. Goldman, MD (Dauphin County)
Peter S. Lund, MD, FACS (Erie County)^
Election Resources
Campaign & Election Guidelines and Resources
Interested in Running for a Position?
2026 PAMED Candidate Information
To run for a vacant position at the 2026 House of Delegates, you will need to announce your candidacy and "running from the floor" at the September 19 Virtual Opening Business Session. Floor nominations must be made by a delegate and a delegate may self-nominate.
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)
- 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
- 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.
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 22, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. EDT.
You may direct any questions to House of Delegates to HOD@pamedsoc.org.
Important Dates
New dates will be posted as they become available
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Election Floor DeadlineAdd Event to Your Calendar: Add to Calendar (.ics)
Candidates who wish to run from the floor must be announced by the Virtual House Opening Session.
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Candidate Nomination Floor DeadlineAdd Event to Your Calendar: Add to Calendar (.ics)
Candidates who wish to run from the floor may announce their candidacy at the House Opening Session (virtual) on September 19, 2026.
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Deadline for Candidates running from the floor to submit biographical information and deadline for late endorsement lettersAdd Event to Your Calendar: Add to Calendar (.ics)
Candidates running from the floor must submit their information by 4:00 P.M. EST
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Floor Candidate Materials due via Candidate PortalAdd Event to Your Calendar: Add to Calendar (.ics)
Candidates running from the floor must submit their information by 4:00 P.M. EST
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Candidate Campaign Pieces due to HOD OfficeAdd Event to Your Calendar: Add to Calendar (.ics)
Candidates who wish to submit a campaign piece to be distributed by the HOD office to the House must submit by 4:00 P.M. EST (details in Elections Guidelines).
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Candidate Page UpdatedAdd Event to Your Calendar: Add to Calendar (.ics)
The Elections page is updated today with candidate information, including any candidates running from the floor.
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Candidate Campaign Email sent to House MembersAdd Event to Your Calendar: Add to Calendar (.ics)
All House members will receive voluntary submissions from any candidates who submitted campaign materials today.