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Dr. Glaucomflecken’s medical comedy videos spread physician expertise and advocacy.

TMA Social Media Conduct Policy - 12/13/2024

TMA asks that you respectfully follow the guidelines set forth in our Social Media Conduct Policy.

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John Shepherd, MD, and his wife, Jenny, take a break from medical advocacy to hike the Colorado Trail.

Are You Tweeting Yet? - 08/25/2023

Want to get started using — or become more active on — social media on a professional level? Interestingly, the 2015 Texas Legislature provides a painless opportunity for you to wet your feet in the Twittersphere, with how-to help from TMA.

Improve Your Work-Life Balance with These Simple Steps - 08/16/2022

You’re a busy physician, so you might not always have time to take care of yourself as well as your patients. But taking care of yourself doesn’t just mean focusing on your physical well-being. Your mental, financial, and emotional fitness need to be looked after as well. The Texas Medical Association’s Committee on Physician Health and Wellness can help you assess your work-life balance and determine your core values.

TMA President to Share Her Inspirational Journey as a Physician Leader - 01/20/2021

If you’re interested in hearing one physician’s unique and inspiring story as a doctor, spouse, mother, and community leader, tune in to the Texas Medical Association Alliance’s (TMAA) first Enrichment Series Webinar of 2021, scheduled for noon to 1 pm (CT) Thursday, Jan. 21.

Share Your Inspiring Medical Story for an Upcoming TMA Publication - 09/09/2020

The Texas Medical Association is planning to publish a compilation of stories that focus on the joys of practicing medicine, and we’re looking for stories that inspire physicians like you.

Q&A: Stethoscopes and Telescopes - 02/21/2020

Ever since he was a boy, Temple family physician John Manning, MD, has been fascinated by space. Now, Dr. Manning is also an amateur photographer. About 10 years ago, he merged his interests in photography and space into his latest obsession: astrophotography.

Q&A: Physician Podcaster Jeffrey Jarvis, MD - 01/02/2020

A love of teaching is what propelled Jeffrey Jarvis, MD, into his latest undertaking: hosting a nationally distributed podcast.

Protect Your Practice’s Social Media Accounts - 05/30/2019

Social media is a terrific way to reach out and stay in contact with your patients. However, the risks created by social media cannot be ignored. Controlling access to your social media accounts is just the first step in ensuring their security.

Guide to Responding to Yelp Negativity - 01/27/2017

It doesn’t matter if your practice is the perfect example of professionalism; at some point you will receive a negative review. Read this guide before hastily responding to a negative review.