Candidate for election at 2025 Annual Meeting: Sherri Baker, MD

Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates on June 10, 2025.

Officers and five councils are elected by the American Medical Association House of Delegates (HOD) at the Annual Meeting. The elections are conducted during a special election session under the supervision of the Committee on Rules and Credentials and the chief teller, who are appointed by the speakers. The speaker and vice speaker are responsible for overall administration of the elections. Voting is conducted by secret ballot.

2026-2030

• Dr. Sherri Baker is the only member of the AMA Council on Medical Education to garner expertise in both medical school admissions and pediatrics.
• She has served as associate dean for admissions at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Medicine since 2008. She has been a faculty member in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology since 2001.

• As a member of the AMA Council of Medical Education, Dr. Baker worked to provide guidance regarding virtual interviews for trainees at all levels. This has opened more avenues for trainees who may not have the financial means to travel to in-person interviews and lowered the cost for all trainees.
• In the future, she looks forward to reviewing alternative pathways through medical school that could help increase the number of physicians without decreasing educational quality.
• In today’s increasingly competitive health care environment, trainees not only need the medical knowledge to succeed; they also need a wide range of additional skills, such as advocacy and business skills.
• To create a well-rounded physician workforce, Dr. Baker is advocating for an increase in mental health services and tools for students to help reduce burnout, this involves some unique ideas.
• Additionally, she remains committed to increasing the number of physicians from all backgrounds, including Native American and other underserved communities.

• Visit the AMA elections page for information on other candidates running for office.
• Find up to date information for the June Annual Meeting of the HOD.