Introducing SMCMA's 2025 Board of Directors January 6, 2025 Areas of interest(s): leadership On January 1, 2025, the new Board of Directors of your SMCMA took office to lead organizational affairs in 2025. The Board of Directors sets the direction and priorities for the association, develops policy positions, and provides a voice for SMCMA members. The Board of Directors is comprised of 13 members, representing a variety of specialties, practice types, and stages of career. OFFICERS: Connor Lundy, MD - President (Emergency Medicine) Pradeepa Selvakumar, MD - President Elect (Internal Medicine) Gurpreet Padam, MD - Secretary / Treasurer (Family Practice) Cynthia Cooper, MD - Immediate Past President (Obstetrics & Gynecology) DIRECTORS: Kendall Allred, MD (Emergency Medicine) Sunil Bhopale, MD (Emergency Medicine) John Hoff, MD (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Edward Kao, MD (Diagnostic Radiology) Richard Moore, MD (Internal Medicine) William Tatomer, MD (Psychiatry) Sara Whitehead, MD (Dermatology) EX-OFFICIO: Dirk Bauman, MD - Lead Delegate (Vascular Surgery) Kismet Baldwin-Santana, MD - San Mateo County Health Officer (Pediatrics) Keith Darby, CAE, IOM - Executive Director A list of current board members with their photos can be viewed at the Leadership Page on the SMCMA website. Board service includes quarterly board meetings along with periodic information requests, correspondence, and grassroots advocacy. The majority of meetings are conducted virtually. Directors on the board are also expected to participate in society events and serve as ambassadors of the association. A realistic estimate of the time outlay is 2-3 hours per month. If you are interested in becoming involved to represent your profession and colleagues, please complete the Board Nominations form and SMCMA staff will reach out to collect the required information. Applications for service are accepted year-round and self-nominations are encouraged.
