Listed in order of submission
Electoral Group : Toronto Obs-Gyn |
Positions : 1 |
Currently Running : 2
Dr. Julia Kemzang Emogang
PGY-2 | Toronto | Obstetrics/Gynecology-
Bio
Hey friends! I’m Julia, and I’m excited to run for a position on the PARO council. I believe I am well-suited for this role, and I’m eager to represent our community and advocate for the changes that matter most to us.
One of my key focuses will be advocating for better pay. I understand the value of our hard work and the importance of fair compensation. I also want to address the challenges we face when getting home safely after our calls. Many of us have experienced the difficulties of late-night travel, and it’s vital that we have reliable transportation options without so many loopholes or required documentations.
Additionally, I am dedicated to advocating for the continued improvement of our benefits to ensure that our coverage is comprehensive and meets our diverse needs.
What makes me a strong candidate is my passion for our program and my willingness to listen and collaborate. I am not new to leadership and have a lot of experience under my belt to advocate fiercely for you all! I would be honored to earn your vote and have the opportunity to serve you on the PARO council!
Dr. Emily Grant
PGY-2 | Toronto | Obstetrics/Gynecology-
Bio
Hi everyone, my name is Emily Grant, and I am a PGY2 excited to run for election for PARO General council! As many of you know I take great joy in knowing our PARO-OTH contract inside and out, and am excited for the opportunity to be a more formal resource to represent your needs.
My platform includes the following:
1. Salary negotiation: This year is a contract renegotiation year, and it is critical to advocate for increased salaries and stipends. As our program has a unique letter of understanding regarding call scheduling, it is especially important that call stipends, and the descriptions of types of call, are clearly worded to include our night float so that you are adequately compensated for all the hard work you do!
2. Call rooms/lounges: Ensuring all sites have sufficient call rooms for the number of residents that may be on call, and upgrading lounge spaces where we can enjoy our brief moments of down-time.
3. Transit: Increase accessibility of various modes of transportation by seeking reduced rates of TTC, BikeShare, as well as increasing the budget of the Safe Ride Home program (currently capped at 100$ per resident per year).
4. Promote our PARO-OTH agreement: I hope to be an approachable resource for any questions, no matter how specific or general, about how our contract protects your rights, duty hours, and benefits as a resident.
Over the past year of residency, I have enjoyed advocating for my fellow residents through my role as the Surgical Foundations OBGYN representative, Curriculum Committee representative, and my role on the wellness committee. It has been a privilege to get to know everyone throughout the past year at University of Toronto OBGYN, and I would be honoured to represent our program at PARO!