What is the OMA Section on Sport and Exercise Medicine?

The section aims to promote sport and exercise medicine within Ontario and to help foster the development of physicians and allied health. They are involving in organizing the annual provincial sport and exercise medicine conference Sport Med. They also act as a liaison with other sport and exercise medicine organizations as well as the OMA Board of Directors. Any member of the OMA with an interest in sport and exercise medicine is able to join the section.

For Patients

You will find information and tips for common sport medicine problems as well as links and resources for accessing a Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician in your area.

For Physicians

You will find resources for referring patients to Sport & Exercise Medicine Physicians as well as information regarding SEM services, billing FAQs, and educational opportunities.

For Members

Members of the OMA Section of Sport & Exercise Medicine may log in to the ‘members only’ section to access the latest news from the Section Executive as well as minutes from past meetings, negotiations updates and other hot topics. In order to become a member, you must be a registered member of the OMA and then you can register under our “Member Sign In”. If you have any comments, or suggestions please click here to email us.

What Is A Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician?

Sport and Exercise Medicine physicians have specialized training and skills that position them to be caregivers for active patients of all ages. They have an interest in the promotion of lifelong wellness and fitness, as well as in prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and injury. Many have completed further professional training, in the form of a Sport Medicine Fellowship and/or an additional university degree (Master’s or PhD level) in a related discipline such as sport medicine, exercise science etc...

To read more you will need to download a PDF of the brochure “What is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician?”

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Sport and Exercise Medicine is not just for elite athletes – it’s for EVERYONE! Speak to your physician about seeing a sport and exercise medicine specialist.

Our Current OMA Executive

Medical Student Rep

Allison Williams
May 1, 2025*

Member at Large

Lee Mark Schofield
May 1, 2025*

Member at Large

Lisa Yu-Loong Liang
May 1, 2025*

Member at Large

Jim Niu
May 1, 2025*

Member at Large

John Vu
May 1, 2025*

 

Secretary/Treasurer

Sari Kraft
May 1, 2025*

Section Chair

Amandev Aulakh
May 1, 2025*

Section Past-Chair

Lee Mark Schofield

Section Vice-Chair

Jessica M Curran
May 1, 2025*

Tariff Lead

Marie-Josee Klett
May 6, 2027*

 

*Term End Date

Our Incoming OMA Executive

Medical Student Rep

 

Member at Large

Katie Dalziel
May 6, 2027*

Member at Large

Saif Shamshoon
May 6, 2027*

Member at Large

 

Member at Large

Faraz Damji
May 6, 2027*

Secretary/Treasurer

Jim Niu
May 6, 2027*

Section Chair

 

Section Past-Chair

Amandev Aulakh

Section Vice-Chair

Lisa Yu-Loong Liang
May 6, 2027*

Tariff Lead

Marie-Josee Klett
May 6, 2027*

 

*Term End Date

Thank you for voting in the latest OMA election. Please thank the outgoing committee for their hard work and welcome the next team that will be starting in May 2025! There are still some empty spots left so keep your eyes open for how you can become involved in the committee!

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