Stories with related Professional Interests

Dallas Cardiologist Voted TMA President-Elect - 05/06/2022

Richard W. “Rick” Snyder II, MD, a Dallas cardiologist in practice for nearly three decades, was elected president-elect of the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Snyder will serve in this role for one year before assuming the presidency of America’s largest state medical society in 2023.

Five Houston-Area Physicians Elected to Represent Texas at AMA - 05/06/2022

Five Houston-area physicians and one Galveston physician were elected to represent Texas doctors in the AMA House of Delegates, the national organization’s policymaking body.

El Paso Physician Reelected to Represent Texas in AMA House of Delegates - 05/06/2022

El Paso internist Roxanne M. Tyroch, MD, was reelected to represent Texas doctors in the AMA House of Delegates, the national organization’s policymaking body.

Austin Physician Reelected to Represent Texas at AMA - 05/06/2022

Austin ophthalmologist Michelle A. Berger, MD, was reelected as a delegate to represent Texas doctors in the AMA, the national organization’s policymaking body.

Tyler Physician Reelected to Represent Texas in AMA House of Delegates - 05/06/2022

Yasser F. Zeid, MD, a Tyler obstetrician-gynecologist in practice for 25 years, was reelected as an alternate delegate to represent Texas doctors in the American Medical Association House of Delegates, the national organization’s policymaking body.

Beaumont Physician Reelected to Represent Texas at AMA - 05/05/2022

G. Ray Callas, MD, a Beaumont anesthesiologist, was reelected to represent Texas doctors in the American Medical Association House of Delegates, the national organization’s policymaking body.

Five DFW Physicians Selected for TMA Leadership Positions - 05/05/2022

Five Dallas/Fort Worth physicians were selected to for TMA leadership positions. The TMA House of Delegates selected the physician leaders today during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held in Houston this year.

Rio Grande Valley Physicians Renew TMA Leadership Roles - 05/05/2022

Three Rio Grande Valley physicians renewed Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions.

Three Lubbock Physicians Selected for TMA Leadership Roles - 05/04/2022

Three Lubbock physicians-Jack C. DuBose, MD, Cynthia A. Jumper, MD, and E. Steve Robinson, MD-have been selected for Texas Medical Association leadership positions.

TMA Board Elects Beaumont, Houston, Austin Physician Leaders - 05/04/2022

TMA Board of Trustees has elected 2022-23 officers to lead the board. Members of the TMA governing body elected Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD, as chair; Houston ophthalmologist Keith A. Bourgeois, MD, as vice chair; and Austin ophthalmologist Michelle A. Berger, MD, as secretary/treasurer.

Houston-Area Physicians Take TMA Leadership Roles - 05/02/2022

Twenty-two Houston-area physicians have taken leadership positions in the Texas Medical Association (TMA).

Who Runs TMA? - 07/18/2021

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Dallas Physician Receives TMA 2017 Distinguished Service Award - 05/20/2019

Robert T. Gunby Jr., MD, had one concern as he anticipated rising before the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) House of Delegates to receive the association’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award.

Leadership Opportunities and Professional Development - 08/14/2018

Get Involved! No matter what your interests are, there is something for everyone including leadership opportunities at local, state, and national level. Ultimately it is you who decides how active you want to be and where your interests lie.

East Texas Physicians to Represent Texas at AMA - 04/24/2018

Two East Texas physicians were elected today to represent Texas doctors in the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) House of Delegates, the national organization’s policymaking body.

Cleveland Physician Named TMA Health Hero - 04/23/2018

Jasmine Sulaiman, MD, a Cleveland family physician, was named a Health Hero by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) for her commitment to improving the health of her community. She was one of only four physicians TMA honored with the inaugural award during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Houston.

Austin Surgeon Reelected to TMA Board of Trustees - 04/20/2018

David C. Fleeger, MD, an Austin surgeon,was reelected to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees, the association's governing body.

Corpus Christi Volunteer Elected TMA Alliance President-Elect - 04/20/2018

The Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) has elected Sunshine Moore, a Corpus Christi volunteer, as its president-elect. TMAA is the volunteer service organization of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), comprising physicians and physicians’ spouses. Mrs. Moore was elected today during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Houston.

Belton Volunteer Installed as TMA Alliance President - 04/20/2018

The Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) has installed Karen Lairmore, a Belton volunteer, as its 100th president. TMAA is the volunteer service organization of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), comprising physicians and physicians’ spouses. Mrs. Lairmore was inducted into office today during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Houston.

Edinburg Physician Becomes TMA President - 03/16/2018

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) today installed Edinburg gastroenterologist Carlos J. Cardenas, MD, as its 152nd president. Outgoing TMA President Don R. Read, MD, of Dallas installed Dr. Cardenas today during TexMed, the association’s annual conference.

Wichita Falls-Area Physicians Take TMA Leadership Positions - 03/16/2018

Two Wichita Falls-area physicians have been selected for leadership positions in the Texas Medical Association (TMA). TMA held elections and appointments in conjunction with its TexMed conference and expo, held this year in Houston. The physicians will begin their term of service at TMA’s Fall Conference in September.

TMA Honors Outstanding Health Reporting - 08/09/2017

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) announced winning journalists across the state in the 2017 TMA Anson Jones, MD, Awards for excellence in health and medical news reporting during 2016 (see winner list below). TMA member physicians presented the awards to journalists in their newsrooms throughout the spring and summer on this, the 60th anniversary of the competition.

Beaumont Physician Reelected to TMA Leadership Position - 07/24/2017

Garrett K. Peel, MD, a Beaumont general surgeon in practice for eight years, was reelected to the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Council on Science and Public Health. TMA held elections and appointments in conjunction with its TexMed conference and expo, held this year in Houston. Dr. Peel will begin his term of service at TMA’s Fall Conference in September.

Austin-Area Physicians Take TMA Leadership Positions - 07/24/2017

Eleven Austin-area physicians have been selected for leadership positions in the Texas Medical Association (TMA). TMA held elections and appointments in conjunction with its TexMed conference and expo, held this year in Houston. The physicians will begin their term of service at TMA’s Fall Conference in September.

El Paso Physicians Take TMA Leadership Positions - 07/24/2017

Three El Paso physicians have been elected for leadership positions in the Texas Medical Association (TMA). TMA held elections and appointments in conjunction with its TexMed conference and expo, held this year in Houston. The physicians will begin their term of service at TMA’s Fall Conference in September.