The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC) issues the final slate of candidates. Under the NCMS’ governance structure, online voting for the candidates will begin on Monday, October 14, 2024, and continue until midnight on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Paper ballots will also be available to those who need them.

The following slate of nominees was selected by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee:

NCMS Board of Directors

  • President Elect: Carl Westcott, MD
  • Region 1 Representative: Claude Jarrett, MD
  • At-Large Member: Jugta Kahai, MD
  • At-Large Member: C. Labron Chambers, Jr., MD

NC American Medical Association Delegation

  • AMA Delegate: E. Rebecca Hayes, MD
  • AMA Delegate: Karen Smith, MD
  • AMA Delegate: Royce Syracuse, MD
  • AMA Delegate: Arthur Apolinario, MD

Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

  • NLDC Region 1: Joe Navejar, MD
  • NLDC Region 1: Sherry Ikalowych, MD
  • NLDC Region 2: Hans Arora, MD
  • NLDC Region 3: Katie Borders, MD
  • NLDC Region 3: Sankalp Puri, MD
  • NLDC Region 3: Mary Knox, MD
  • NLDC Region 4: Benjamin Deschner, MD
  • NLDC Region 4: Shannon Dowler, MD
  • NLDC Region 4: Eric Luk, MD