TexMed

Dallas Surgeon Posthumously Receives TMA’s Highest Honor - 05/23/2019

TMA bestowed the 2019 TMA Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Read posthumously at TexMed, the association’s annual conference, in Dallas.

11 Outstanding Science Teachers Honored by TMA - 05/23/2019

The Texas Medical Association named 11 Texas science teachers winners of its 2019 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching during TexMed 2019. The association also recognized outstanding physicians, medical students, mentors, and political activists at the meeting.

Minority Scholarship Recipients Recognized at TexMed - 05/23/2019

Thirteen minority students entering Texas medical schools this fall who each were presented with a $10,000 scholarship at TexMed 2019 last week. Physicians selected one incoming student at each Texas medical school based on their academic achievement, commitment to community service, and desire to care for Texas’ increasingly diverse population.

Houston Physician Receives TMA Award - 05/22/2019

Houston radiologist Behrang Amini, MD, PhD, has received the J.T. “Lamar” McNew, MD, Award for his service to physicians-in-training, or medical residents. The Texas Medical Association Resident and Fellow Section (TMA-RFS) recognized Dr. Amini Saturday during TexMed, TMA’s annual meeting, in Dallas.

Delegates Gather and Debate to Support Physicians and Patients - 05/22/2019

Meeting for the 150th time last weekend in Dallas, the Texas Medical Association House of Delegates once again proved that no realm of health care can’t benefit from improvements devised by Texas physicians. From controversial topics like abortion and physician certification to physician payment problems and the power of language, the 450-member House plowed through almost 100 reports and resolutions, generating new TMA policy and directing the association to stand strong in its support of physicians and their patients.

Don Read, MD, Receives TMA’s Highest Award Posthumously - 05/22/2019

The Texas Medical Association's House of Delegates last week gave the association's highest award to the late Don Read, MD, a Dallas colon and rectal surgeon who had served as the organization's 151st president. Dr. Read died in March after a year-and-a-half-long battle with cancer, so the award was given posthumously.

TMA, Associated Organizations Elect Leaders - 05/21/2019

Members of the Texas Medical Association, TMA Foundation, and TMA Alliance elected new leaders during TexMed 2019 in Dallas over the weekend.

Plano Physician Receives First TMA International Medical Graduate Award - 05/20/2019

The Texas Medical Association International Medical Graduate (TMA IMG) Section recognized Nick N. Shroff, MD, of Plano, with the inaugural IMG Section Outstanding Physician Award today for his commitment to improving the health of his community beyond his medical practice. The TMA IMG physicians presented the award during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Dallas.

UTHealth Student Named TMA Student of Year - 05/20/2019

Michael Bagg, a third-year medical student at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), received the Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) Student of the Year Award. The medical student received the award today at TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Dallas.

TMA Names UTRGV Med Student Chapter of Year - 05/20/2019

DALLAS - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine on Friday received the Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) 2018-19 Chapter of the Year Award.

TMA Physicians Recognize Exceptional Science Teachers - 05/20/2019

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) named 11 Texas science teachers winners of its 2019 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching. TMA honored three first-place winners, one each selected from elementary, middle, and high school entrants, today at TexMed, the association’s annual conference, in Dallas.

TMA Installs Austin Surgeon as President - 05/20/2019

DALLAS – The Texas Medical Association (TMA) installed Austin surgeon David C. Fleeger, MD, is its 154th president on Saturday. Dr. Fleeger assumed his new post at the TMA House of Delegates policymaking body at TexMed, the association’s annual conference, showcase, and expo.

TMA Chooses Houston Physician for President-Elect - 05/20/2019

DALLAS – Houston emergency physician Diana L. Fite, MD, is elected the new president-elect of the Texas Medical Association (TMA). The TMA House of Delegates policymaking body today elected Dr. Fite to serve in this leadership role for one year, before she assumes the presidency. Delegates elected her during TexMed, the association’s annual conference.

Fort Worth Nurse-Philanthropist Installed as 102nd TMA Alliance President - 05/20/2019

The Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) has installed Lisa Queralt, a Fort Worth registered nurse and philanthropist, as its 102nd president. TMAA is the community service and advocacy arm of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), comprising physicians, and their spouses and partners.

Corpus Christi Businesswoman Elected TMA Alliance President-Elect - 05/20/2019

The Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) has elected Martha Vijjeswarapu, a Corpus Christi businesswoman, as its president-elect. TMAA is the community service and advocacy arm of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), comprising physicians and their spouses and partners.

Houston Emergency Physician Elected Speaker of TMA’s House of Delegates - 05/20/2019

Houston emergency physician Arlo F. Weltge, MD, was elected speaker of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body. Delegates elected him today during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Dallas.

Waco Physician Elected Vice Speaker of TMA’s House of Delegates - 05/20/2019

Waco otolaryngologist Bradford W. Holland, MD, was elected vice speaker of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body. Delegates elected him today during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Dallas.

Dallas Physician Reelected to TMA Board of Trustees - 05/20/2019

Sue S. Bornstein, MD, a Dallas internist, was reelected to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees, the association’s governing body. Physician leaders in TMA’s House of Delegates policymaking body reelected Dr. Bornstein today at TexMed, the association’s annual conference, in Dallas.

Lubbock Physician Elected to TMA’s Board of Trustees - 05/20/2019

Lubbock pulmonologist Cynthia A. Jumper, MD, has been elected to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees. The TMA House of Delegates policymaking body elected Dr. Jumper to a three-year term today during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, in Dallas.

Dallas Resident Physician Joins TMA Board of Trustees(1) - 05/20/2019

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.

Texas A&M Medical Student Joins TMA Board of Trustees(1) - 05/20/2019

Ankita Brahmaroutu, a medical student entering her fourth year at the Texas A&M College of Medicine, has been appointed to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees, the association’s governing body. Ms. Brahmaroutu begins her one-year term representing the TMA Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) on the board today at TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Dallas.

Austin Physician Named to TMA Ethics Panel - 05/20/2019

Jeffrey M. Apple, MD, an Austin vascular surgeon in practice for 18 years, was confirmed to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Councilors, the organization’s ethical policymaking body. Dr. Apple was confirmed as vice councilor for a three-year term. He will represent his Central Texas geographic region on the TMA ethics board.

Bryan Physician Renamed to TMA Ethics Panel - 05/20/2019

Alisa M. Berger, MD, a Bryan urologist in practice for 13 years, was reconfirmed to serve as vice councilor of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Councilors, the organization’s ethical policymaking body. TMA physicians reconfirmed Dr. Berger to represent District 12 in north central Texas for a new three-year term on the board.

Jacksonville Physician Named to TMA Ethics Board - 05/20/2019

Lucia L. Williams, MD, a Jacksonville obstetrician-gynecologist in practice for 31 years, was confirmed to serve as vice councilor of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Councilors, the organization’s ethical policymaking body. TMA physicians confirmed Dr. Williams to represent District 11 in northeast Texas for a three-year term on the board.

Longview Physician Renamed to TMA Ethics Panel - 05/20/2019

Louis J. Kirk III, MD, a Longview obstetrician-gynecologist in practice for 40 years, was reconfirmed to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Councilors, the organization’s ethical policymaking body. Dr. Kirk was reconfirmed for a new three-year term. He will represent his East Texas geographic region on the TMA ethics board.