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TMA Awards Scholarships for 2024 to 16 Incoming Medical Students - 07/26/2024

Sixteen students entering Texas medical schools this fall are getting a financial boost on their way. Each of the students, who are members of minorities underrepresented among physicians, will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Texas Medical Association. Physicians selected the students – one for each of Texas’ 16 medical schools – for their academic achievement, commitment to community service, and desire to care for Texas’ increasingly diverse population.

TMA Celebrates Outstanding Science Teachers for Educating Potential Future Physicians - 07/22/2024

The Texas Medical Association is honoring three exceptional Texas science teachers with the 2024 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching. TMA recognized the teachers – Selene Verhofstad, EdD, of Pasadena; Christi Fuchs of Cuero; and Jamie Flint of Houston – at a ceremony in Austin.

TMA Bestows Highest Honor to Congressman Burgess at 2024 Conference - 07/22/2024

In recognition of his two decades of congressional service of writing, improving, and passing legislation to benefit patient care, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) today honored U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, MD (R-Texas), with its 2024 TMA Distinguished Service Award. TMA leaders recognized Dr. Burgess at TexMed, the association’s annual conference held this year in Dallas. The award is TMA’s highest honor.

Texas' Voice: Delegation Shapes AMA Policy, But Could Have Greater Impact - 07/10/2024

Through its delegation, TMA shapes AMA policy – but its impact could be greater   

Meeting High Standards: Reinvigorated Approach to Events Drives Association Growth - 07/10/2024

TMA’s reinvigorated approach to events drives association growth

Open House: TMA’s House of Delegates Foster Member Engagement - 07/10/2024

Recent changes by TMA’s House of Delegates foster member engagement and address the needs of Texas physicians.

Lifelong Leadership: Distinguished Service Award Bestowed Upon U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, MD - 07/10/2024

TMA bestows Distinguished Service Award upon U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, MD.

Program Overview - 06/24/2024

Guidelines, application process, and costs for the TMA Leadership College.

TMA Members Win Key AMA Seats - 06/21/2024

In addition to influencing a dozen American Medical Association policies at its annual meeting in June, Texas Medical Association members also won key seats in AMA leadership positions.

Wanted: AI Experts for TMA Committee - 06/05/2024

As augmented and artificial intelligence dominate headlines, the Texas Medical Association is looking to ensure physicians’ interests are represented and protected.

Leading Through Change: TMA’s Impact on Public Health Evident at State Level - 06/04/2024

Texas Medicine had the opportunity to interview five DSHS commissioners who have served as the top brass in Texas Public Health over the past 30 years, working closely with TMA along the way. At the same time, these leaders have leveraged their roles and expertise to inform and influence medicine in the state.

TMA Honors Outstanding Physicians, Medical Students, with 2024 Awards - 05/21/2024

The Texas Medical Association is honoring outstanding physicians and medical students across the state with awards for their contributions to their community and organized medicine. TMA recognized the honorees during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in Dallas.

Meet Your 2024-25 TMA Sections Executive Councils - 05/20/2024

After a fun kickoff at the All-Conference Murder Mystery Mixer, TMA sections presented awards, discussed resolutions, attended CME, and networked. Plus, help sections continue to provide fun, exciting activities for members by taking the annual sections survey.

RFS Executive Council - 05/14/2024

Resident and Fellow Section Executive Council

TMA Installs Beaumont Anesthesiologist as President - 05/13/2024

The Texas Medical Association installed Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD, as president during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in Dallas.

TMA House Prioritizes Noncompetes, Physician Payment Reform - 05/13/2024

The TMA House of Delegates adopted several policies intended to alleviate economic pressure on physician practices. Those include directing the association to advocate for more statutory limitations on noncompete agreements in employment contracts and protections from health plans’ problematic payment policies. Read more.

Schedule-at-a-Glance - 05/10/2024

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TMA Board of Trustees 2024-25 - 05/10/2024

TMA Board of Trustees

Board Member Highlight: Lee Ann Pearse, MD - 05/10/2024

Lee Ann Pearse, MD, was elected to the TMA Board of Trustees in May 2024.

Board Member Highlight: Pruthali Kulkarni, DO - 05/10/2024

In May 2024 TMA elected Pruthali Kulkarni, DO, a Temple fellow physician specializing in hematology and oncology, to the Board of Trustees.

TMA Alliance Installs San Antonio Volunteer, Political Advocate as President - 05/09/2024

The TMA Alliance installed Ms. Jenny Shepherd to serve a one-year term as president Saturday during TexMed, the association’s annual conference held this year in Dallas. She is honored and excited to assume this role, and to continue her advocacy work.

TMA House Elects New Leadership - 05/09/2024

In addition to installing G. Ray Callas, MD, as president, Texas Medical Association delegates elected several top leaders at TexMed 2024, making history in the process.

Dues Increase, Independent Practice Committee Approved by TMA House - 05/09/2024

With an eye toward strengthening the Texas Medical Association and the Texas physician practices it represents, the House of Delegates approved a handful of new policies that include a phased-in dues increase and a standing committee on independent practice.

Board Member Highlight:  Andrew “Jimmy” Widmer, MD - 05/09/2024

Name Andrew “Jimmy” Widmer, MD Specialty Internal Medicine City Temple County Medical Society Bell CMS TMA elected Temple internist Andrew “Jimmy” Widmer, MD, as the Young Physician Section

Board Member Highlight: Bradford W. Holland, MD - 05/09/2024

The Texas Medical Association reelected Waco otolaryngologist Bradford W. Holland, MD, speaker of the House of Delegates policymaking body in May 2023. The speaker is an ex-officio member of the TMA Board of Trustees.