Women in medicine

AMA Taps Texas Physician As Next President - 06/10/2019

Susan Rudd Bailey, MD, an allergist from Fort Worth, was unanimously elected today by the American Medical Association House of Delegates to be the next AMA president. “Challenging times remain for our health care system,” she told the delegates

Milestone Shows How Far Women Have Come in Medicine - 06/07/2019

After 151 years of all-male leadership at the nation’s largest physician organization, a family physician from Texas broke through the glass ceiling at the American Medical Association on June 17, 1998. Twenty-one years later, another Texas physician is poised to become the AMA’s sixth woman president – and its third in a row.

Texas Medical Students Honor Fort Worth Family Physician - 05/20/2019

Texas medical students recognized Fort Worth family physician Linda M. Siy, MD, today with the 2019 C. Frank Webber, MD, Award, for her commitment to mentoring medical students. The Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) presented the award to the doctor during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Dallas.

Women In Medicine Section To Give Female Physicians Better TMA Representation - 05/20/2019

In recognition of the continued growth in the number of female physicians – both in practice and in leadership roles – the Texas Medical Association House of Delegates this weekend approved the creation of the official Women in Medicine Section.

A Stronger Voice for Women: Forums Aim to Improve Standing of Female Physicians in TMA - 12/07/2018

TMA Fall Conference event brings together leaders to improve the standing of female physicians in TMA.

Women in Medicine: Leaders Call for Changes Within TMA - 10/05/2018

More than 70 physicians attending the Women in Medicine Fall Conference Luncheon voted Saturday on a series of recommendations designed to help the Texas Medical Association better serve the needs of female members.

Empowering Women to Lead - 09/06/2018

Want to learn more about the challenges women in medicine face, and how to address them? Thanks to a generous sponsorship from TMA Insurance Trust, TMA members can access the FREE CME course, Women in Medicine: Contributions and Dilemmas

Recognizing the Great Women of Texas Medicine - 09/06/2018

Today is Women in Medicine Day, honoring the tremendous contributions female physicians make to our profession and the patients we serve. The events of this past weekend underscore just how far we still have to go. I will not sugarcoat this. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated by the Texas Medical Association.

Fighting on Two Fronts - 09/06/2018

The only female Texas physician to serve in World War I broke barriers in more ways than one.

Define Yourself! Crafting a Powerful Personal Brand - 08/14/2018

The concept of personal brands has been a mainstay in the professional community for 15 years, but few people truly understand what personal brands are, why they are important, or how to evaluate and elevate their own brand.

Join us for ‘Ladies’ Night Out’ at TexMed 2018 - 03/15/2018

The TMA Foundation’s 25th-anniversary gala at TexMed 2018 will feature a unique discussion forum for female physicians.

Women Outnumber Men in Texas Med Schools’ Class of 2021 - 02/05/2018

For the first time in 14 years, more women than men enrolled in Texas’ medical schools in fall 2017, an increase that reflects first-year enrollment figures nationwide.