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 remaining dates and locations for the 2025 President’s Tour with Dr. Cynthia Slade are listed below.
| Date & Time | Location |
| Thursday, November 13 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Lunch provided) | Gander Salon “B” Quality Hotel|100 Trans Canada Hwy. |
| Friday, November 14 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Clarenville Board Room #2 Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital |
| Monday, November 17 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. NT | Provincial Virtual Meeting Zoom Link: https://nlma-nl-ca.zoom.us/j/89022990953 |
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.
