President
President’s Tour
Every year, the NLMA meets with physicians as part of the President’s Tour to provide members with an opportunity to share their thoughts and raise any region-specific issues for discussion. Learners are also welcome to attend.
The NLMA President’s Tour provides members throughout the province with an
opportunity to:
- Meet their current NLMA President as well as the Executive Director of the Association
- Receive an update on the work of the NLMA
- Discuss priority issues for the Association
- Identify member questions or concerns
- Network with colleagues in your local branch (including surrounding communities)
All members, including learners, are welcome and encouraged to attend this annual opportunity
The 2025 President’s Tour with Dr. Cynthia Slade dates and locations are listed below.
| Date & Time | Location |
| Tuesday, September 23 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Gander James Paton Memorial Hospital Education Room “D” |
| Wednesday, September 24 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Corner Brook Western Memorial Regional Hospital Rooms 0870A/0870B |
| Thursday, September 25 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Lunch provided) | Stephenville Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital STR Admin Room |
| Monday, November 3 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | St. John’s Main Auditorium, Health Sciences Centre Parking Lot 30 for NLMA meeting |
| TBA | Clarenville TBA |
Dr. Cynthia Slade, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Cynthia Slade is a community-based psychiatrist, born and raised in Newfoundland and Labrador.
She grew up in Arnold’s Cove on the Avalon peninsula and has dedicated her career to serving the mental health needs of her province.
Dr. Slade practises in St. John’s and has worked extensively in community psychiatry. For several years she provided geriatric consultation services to the residents of Hoyles-Escasoni and, since 2024, has contributed her expertise one day a week to Veteran Affairs Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
On June 7, 2025, Dr. Slade was installed as the 100th president of the NLMA.
