Leadership

TMA Awards Highest Honor to Two Physicians: “This is Why Organized Medicine Is So Important” - 05/27/2023

The Texas Medical Association typically recognizes one physician each year with the Distinguished Service Award – it’s highest honor. But this year, two champions of organized medicine received the award at TexMed 2023 in Fort Worth: TMA past President Diana Fite, MD, and El Paso pediatric infectious disease specialist Gilbert Handal, MD.

“We Are Your Support System”: TMA Alliance Installs Elizabeth Vanexan as President - 05/26/2023

Elizabeth Vanexan began her presidency of the Texas Medical Association Alliance by reminding TMA members and their loved ones that the Family of Medicine “is always connected” during a speech to TMA’s House of Delegates on May 20 at TexMed.

TMA Installs Dallas Cardiologist as 158th President - 05/26/2023

TMA on Saturday installed Richard W. “Rick” Snyder II, MD, a Dallas cardiologist, as its 158th president.

TMA Recognizes Houston, El Paso Physicians With Highest Honors - 05/26/2023

For just the fourth time in its history, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) today honored not one but two revered TMA physician leaders with its 2023 Distinguished Service Award. TMA presented Diana L. Fite, MD, and Gilbert A. Handal, MD, its highest honor during TexMed, the association’s annual conference in Fort Worth.

TMA Honors Dallas Physician with “Young at Heart” Award - 05/26/2023

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Young Physicians Section has named Dallas obstetrician-gynecologist Deborah “Debbie” A. Fuller, MD, its 2023 Young at Heart Award recipient. Doctors from the TMA Young Physician Section (YPS) presented Dr. Fuller the award during TexMed, TMA’s annual meeting.

Carrizo Springs Physician Receives TMA International Medical Graduate Award - 05/26/2023

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) International Medical Graduate Section (TMA-IMG) recognized Maya Varshney, MD, of Carrizo Springs with the TMA International Medical Graduate Outstanding Physician Award for her exceptional volunteer service outside of her medical practice.

Sam Houston State University Med Student Named TMA Student of Year - 05/26/2023

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Medical Student Section recognized Radhika Patel, a second-year medical student at the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, with its 2023 Student of the Year award. TMA announced Ms. Patel’s award in Fort Worth during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference.

Texas Medical Students Honor Fort Worth Psychiatrist - 05/26/2023

Texas medical students recognized Fort Worth psychiatrist Ken C. Hopper, MD, today with the 2023 C. Frank Webber, MD, Award, for his commitment to mentoring medical students. The Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) presented the award to the physician during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference held in Fort Worth this year.

TMA Honors Dallas Physician for Work With Resident Physicians - 05/26/2023

Dallas nephrologist Tapan J. Patel, MD, has received the 2023 J.T. “Lamar” McNew, MD, Award for his service to medical residents (physicians in training). The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Resident and Fellow Section recognized Dr. Patel during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Fort Worth

TCOM Students Earn TMA Medical School Chapter of Year Honors - 05/26/2023

The Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) has named the TMA chapter at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) as its 2023 Chapter of the Year. TCOM is part of University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Fort Worth Medical Student Elected to TMA Board of Trustees - 05/26/2023

Katherine “Kate” Russell, a medical student at the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) was elected to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees, the association’s governing body. Ms. Russell will serve a one-year term representing the TMA Medical Student Section on the board. 

Next Generation of TMA Leaders Elected at TexMed - 05/26/2023

Gathering at TexMed in Fort Worth with a new and improved schedule and opportunities, the Texas Medical Association’s House of Delegates got down to business, and electing the next generation of leaders was a top priority.

Dallas Resident Physician Joins TMA Board of Trustees (2023) - 05/26/2023

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) elected Dallas resident physician Subhan Tabba, MD, to its Board of Trustees. He will serve a one-year term on the board representing the TMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS). 

Dallas Resident Physician Joins TMA Board of Trustees (2019) - 05/26/2023

Kayla Riggs, MD, a resident physician in internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, has been elected to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees, the association’s governing body. TMA’s House of Delegates policymaking body elected Dr. Riggs at TexMed, the association’s annual conference, today in Dallas.

TMA Board of Trustees 2023 - 2024 - 05/25/2023

TMA Board of Trustees

TMA Elects Austin Internist to Board of Trustees - 05/24/2023

Austin internist Tony R. Aventa, MD, was elected Saturday to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees, the association’s governing body. TMA’s House of Delegates policymaking body elected Dr. Aventa during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held this year in Fort Worth.

Houston Neurologist Reelected to TMA Board of Trustees - 05/24/2023

Kimberly E. Monday, MD, a Houston neurologist, was reelected to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees. TMA’s House of Delegates policymaking body elected Dr. Monday on Saturday during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held this year in Fort Worth.

TMA Elects Keller Physician Secretary/Treasurer - 05/24/2023

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the organization’s policymaking body, has elected Keller physician Gregory M. Fuller, MD, as the association’s secretary/treasurer. The physician leaders held elections Saturday during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held in Fort Worth this year.

TMA Reelects Little Elm Physician Vice Speaker - 05/24/2023

Little Elm internist John G. Flores, MD, was reelected vice speaker of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body. The house elected Dr. Flores during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held in Fort Worth this year..

TMA Reelects Waco Physician House Speaker - 05/24/2023

Waco otolaryngologist Bradford W. Holland, MD, was reelected speaker of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body. Members reelected him on Saturday during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held in Fort Worth this year.

TexMed Keynote: Physicians Should Lead Patient-Centered Innovation - 05/23/2023

Physicians must step up to become strong leaders who embrace patient-centered change while making sure trends in areas like technology and the management of medicine don’t threaten physician autonomy or the focus on patient care.

Outgoing TMA President Gary Floyd, MD, Advises Unity in Changing Medical Field - 05/23/2023

Gary Floyd, MD, a pediatrician and the Texas Medical Association’s 157th president, is well aware of the life changes ahead of him. On May 20, he passed the responsibility of presidency on to Rick Snyder, MD, a Dallas cardiologist, and after nearly 45 years in practice, he says his retirement is on the horizon.

TMA Board Debuts Five-Year Strategic Plan - 05/23/2023

Texas physicians face a rapidly consolidating health care industry, legislative attacks on the patient-physician relationship, and a plurality of opinions among their ranks.

TMA Leadership College Class of 2023 Graduates at TexMed - 05/23/2023

TMA’s Leadership College recently added 15 scholars to its list of alumni, more than half of whom already serve on various TMA councils and committees. Applications are open until Friday, June 16, for the class of 2024.

Rick Snyder, MD, Urges Advocacy in First Address as TMA President - 05/23/2023

Dallas cardiologist Rick Snyder, MD, after his installation as the Texas Medical Association’s 158th president on May 20, rallied TMA member physicians to fight for the practice of medicine through tireless advocacy.