Leadership

Board Member Highlight: Tilden L. Childs III, MD - 06/02/2025

The Texas Medical Association House of Delegates elected Fort Worth radiologist Tilden L. Childs III, MD, to TMA’s Board of Trustees during TMA’s TexMed conference in May 2025.

Board Member Highlight: Mark A. Casanova, MD - 06/02/2025

The Texas Medical Association House of Delegates policymaking body elected Dallas internist and palliative care physician Mark A. Casanova, MD, vice speaker of the TMA house during TMA’s TexMed conference in May 2025. The election places him on the TMA Board of Trustees governing body.

Board Member Highlight: John G. Flores, MD - 06/02/2025

The Texas Medical Association House of Delegates policymaking body elected Little Elm internist John G. Flores, MD, as its speaker in May 2025. The office of the speaker is an ex-officio member of the TMA Board of Trustees. Dr. Flores values the important role of physician advocacy in preserving the patient-physician relationship.  

TMA Board of Trustees 2025-26 - 06/02/2025

TMA Board of Trustees

Board Member Highlight: Tazeen Rizvi, DO - 06/02/2025

The Texas Medical Association House of Delegates elected Dallas resident physician Tazeen Rizvi, DO, to a one-year term as the TMA Resident and Fellow Section representative on the TMA Board of Trustees governing body during TexMed in May 2025.

Board Member Highlight: Bradford Patt, MD - 06/02/2025

The Texas Medical Association Board of Trustees elected Bradford S. Patt, MD, to serve as vice chair in 2025-26, after the TMA House of Delegates renewed him to a new three-year term on the board.

Board Member Highlight: G. Ray Callas, MD - 06/02/2025

Upon the conclusion of his one-year Texas Medical Association presidency in May 2025, Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD, continues serving as an ex-officio member of the TMA Board of Trustees.

Board Member Highlight: Tony R. Aventa, MD - 06/02/2025

Tony R. Aventa, MD, was elected to the TMA Board of Trustees in 2023.

Where Are They Now? 15 Years of Leadership College: Rick Ngo, MD - 05/28/2025

Houston surgeon Rick Ngo, MD, took from TMA’s Leadership College the tools to be a health care champion. He encourages young physician members to seek admission to the program to “enhance their understanding” of advocacy. Applications are now open.

Member Expertise Drives TMA Councils, Committees in Policy Work - 05/28/2025

Members of TMA’s councils and committees are selected based on a comprehensive set of criteria, such as regional representation, subject area expertise, and county medical society involvement.

Where Are They Now? 15 Years of Leadership College: Erica Hughes, MD - 05/27/2025

Building confidence to encourage other physicians to be leaders is just one of the main takeaways Erica Hughes, MD, gleaned from TMA’s leadership development initiative. Applications are now open until June 13.

TMA Elects North Texas, Houston Area Physicians to Board - 05/23/2025

The Texas Medical Association has elected representatives from North Texas and the Houston area to serve on its Board of Trustees. These physicians will decide and implement TMA policies and deliberate various health care issues that impact the health and lives of Texans.

TMA Elects Board, House Leaders and New AMA Representation - 05/22/2025

Alongside newly installed TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, many physician leaders were elected by their peers to serve as Board of Trustee members and American Medical Association delegates. New names also stepped into parliamentary positions.

RFS Executive Council - 05/20/2025

Resident and Fellow Section Executive Council

New TMA President Ignites Unity, Pledges to Fight Physician Burnout - 05/14/2025

“Doctors must be free to do what they were called to do,” Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, emphasized in his first speech as TMA’s president, while committing to expand physician wellness initiatives. He took over from G. Ray Callas, MD, who in his signature bold fashion pledged to carry the torch for physician-led health care.

Texas’ AMA Champion David N. Henkes, MD, Earns TMA Distinguished Service Award - 05/13/2025

For 25 years, the San Antonio pathologist committed himself to the Texas Delegation to the American Medical Association, driving the state’s national leadership and making waves in advocacy. Hear his message for organized medicine.

San Antonio Physician Installed as TMA President - 05/12/2025

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) installed on Saturday Jayesh B. “Jay” Shah, MD, as its 160th president during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in San Antonio this year. Dr. Shah is an internist, hyperbaric medicine, and wound care specialist in San Antonio. He is the first Indian American to serve as president in the association’s 172-year history.

Presidents of the Texas Medical Association - 05/11/2025

Presidents of the Texas Medical Association

TMA Alliance Installs Medicine – and Music – Champion as President - 05/10/2025

One might not think music and organized medicine have much in common, but for Joi Smith of Tyler – the newly installed president of the Texas Medical Association Alliance – it has been the perfect marriage, both literally and figuratively. The community service and advocacy arm of TMA installed Ms. Smith as its newest president Saturday during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held this year in San Antonio.

TMA Elects Waco Otolaryngologist President-Elect - 05/10/2025

The Texas Medical Association elected Bradford W. Holland, MD, president-elect, eventually to become the association’s 161st president. The Waco otolaryngologist was elected on Saturday during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held in San Antonio this year. The last time TMA elected a president from Waco was over five decades ago.

TMA Recognizes San Antonio Pathologist for Distinguished Service - 05/09/2025

San Antonio pathologist David N. Henkes, MD, received the Texas Medical Association Distinguished Service Award Friday – TMA’s highest honor. Though he has earned accolades for his career in medicine and leadership, Dr. Henkes arguably cemented his legacy miles away from Texas, at American Medical Association meetings.

Where Are They Now? 15 Years of Leadership College: Brian Bruel, MD - 04/30/2025

With help from TMA’s leadership development program, Brian Bruel, MD, overcame the feeling of “imposter syndrome” to lead a statewide specialty medical society and ascend the ranks within TMA and the Harris County Medical Society. Applications are now open.

AI Experts Added to Committee on Health Information Technology - 04/15/2025

Recognizing the potential of augmented and artificial intelligence to greatly impact patient care and physician interests, the Texas Medical Association has announced the addition of 10 expert consultants to its Committee on Health Information Technology.

Health Policy Expert Selected as TMA VP of Medical Economics - 04/14/2025

Robert C. Bennett, an Austin-based health policy expert, was named the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) vice president of medical economics. In his new role, Mr. Bennett will develop and manage TMA’s medical economic policy and advocacy at the state and national level. He also will develop strategies and support services that help physicians navigate health care rules and regulations, while leading a staff division.

Where Are They Now? 15 Years of Leadership College: G. Ray Callas, MD - 04/09/2025

Graduates have found leadership success within TMA and their communities by participating in the nine-month development program. Applications are open now until May 31 for the class of 2026.