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Krishna Memorial Scholarship Invests in University of Texas’ Future Physicians - 03/04/2026

For two out of three U.S. allopathic medical students, matriculating can come with up to a $300,000 price tag, burdening future physicians with financial woes that can encroach on their education.

More Than Money: Scholarship Helps Medical Students Focus on Training - 03/04/2026

For medical students like John Austin, Alexa Ciarolla, and David Garate, a scholarship means much more than just lightening their financial load. It means connection with and support from the Texas medical community. It means more focus

Advocacy, Passion Motivates Medical Student Scholarship Winners - 03/04/2026

The Harris County Medical Alliance Scholarship has awarded close to half a million dollars in its history. This year, 16 medical students at three Houston schools are receiving scholarships.

Students, Residents, Fellows: Apply for Leadership Positions - 03/04/2026

Applications are due March 1, for several leadership positions within the Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) or Resident and Fellow Section (TMA-RFS).

TMA Scholarships to Help Three Students Further Their Medical Dreams - 02/23/2026

Three Texas medical students have each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Texas Medical Association’s 50-Year Club Scholarship Fund in recognition of their outstanding academic performance.

ICYMI: TMA Offers Loans to Medical Students - 01/15/2026

Are you aware that the Texas Medical Association offers low-interest loans to help medical school students cover tuition and other costs? Find out more about them and their application requirements at TMAloanfunds.com.  

Scholarship Winner Takes Unconventional Journey to Medical School - 11/07/2025

The first-year medical student at University of North Texas Health Science Center’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine volunteers with a free clinic in Fort Worth and teaches music to high school students. His path to medicine impressed a panel led by TMA’s president-elect.

TMA Medical Student Section GroupMe - 10/28/2025

Join the Group! This is an opportunity for TMA medical student section members to converse informally, collaborate, and exchange information.

‘An Honor and a Tremendous Relief’: Scholarship Furthers Medical Careers - 09/08/2025

Sixteen Houston area medical students received awards from the Harris County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Fund to buffer the costs of medical school. The scholarships help defray debt and soften the edges of expenses that pile up in the second half of medical school.

Write a TMA-MSS Supported Resolution - 08/28/2025

To submit a resolution to the TMA House of Delegates that has support of the entire section please review the following links.

Scholarships Give UT System Med Students Beyond Material Relief - 08/25/2025

Seven students at University of Texas-affiliated medical schools have received $1,000 scholarships, lightening financial burden and helping secure the future medical workforce. Recipients say the award gives more than monetary assistance.

Local Alliances Contribute More Than $250,000 in Annual Support to Future Physicians and Nurses - 06/25/2025

A scholarship once funded by a book fair in Tyler and another for Dallas County nursing students are among the longest-running local alliance programs supporting health care in Texas since the 1950s. The TMA Foundation is helping to add even more impact.

LSC Bestows Scholarships to Five Future Physicians Dedicated to the Medically Underserved - 06/23/2025

The Lone Star Caucus, comprised of smaller, nonmetro county medical societies, awards scholarships annually. Meet this year’s winners, recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership skills. Read more.

Student of the Year Award - 06/05/2025

At TexMed 1998, TMA-MSS established the Outstanding Student on the Year award.  This award is given annually to the Texas Medical Student exemplifying outstanding service to the Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section. Any medical student (except current TMA-MSS Executive Council members) is eligible to receive this award.

TMA Young Physician Section Young at Heart Award - 06/03/2025

Read about the history and award winners of the TMA Young Physician Section Young at Heart Award.

New TMA Scholarship Inspires Inaugural North Texas Recipient to Think Globally - 03/12/2025

The North Texas Specialty Physicians Scholarship awards $40,000, disbursed over four years, to chosen medical students who previously or currently reside in Johnson, Parker, and Tarrant counties. Yousuf Din, the 2024 recipient and first to receive the scholarship, seeks to serve his community with the breathing room the award creates.

TMA Resources: Understanding Insurance and Policy in Health Care - 08/09/2024

TMA resources to help students improve readiness for understanding the role of insurance and policy in health care.

Mitigating Medical Student Debt: TMA Assistance Programs Help Next Generation - 06/20/2024

As medical school debt numbers continue to burden graduating medical school students, TMA, TMA Foundation, and TMA Alliance members remain involved in setting up assistance programs to help the next generation of Texas physicians succeed.

TMA Special Funds Foundation Builds New Medical Student Scholarship After $1.1 Million Donation - 06/04/2024

Another batch of medical students will be encouraged to return to their hometowns to practice medicine thanks to a $1.1 million gift the Texas Medical Association’s Special Funds Foundation recently received – its largest individual donation – to establish a new medical student scholarship for Tarrant, Johnson, and Parker County students.

Scholarship Open for Students Committed to Medically Underserved - 03/11/2024

The Lone Star Caucus Scholarship now is accepting applications from third- and fourth-year medical students attending any Texas medical school. This annual opportunity is open to student members of county medical societies within the Lone Star Caucus, which comprises nonmetro, smaller county medical societies.

2023 50-Year Club Scholarship Winners - 01/10/2024

2023 50-Year Club Scholarship Winners

Close to Home: Scholarships Keep Medical Students in their Communities - 01/05/2024

Scholarships keep medical students in their communities.

Opening Doors: Texas’ Newest Medical Schools Founded to Improve Care for Underserved Patients - 10/03/2023

Texas’ three newest medical schools were founded with a mission to improve care for underserved patients, especially in East Texas.

Lone Star Caucus Scholarship Winners Committed to Serving the Medically Underserved - 08/07/2023

Lone Star Caucus Scholarship winners, recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership skills, aim to bridge the healthcare gap by actively engaging with underserved communities and advocating for equitable access to quality care for all Texans.

Apply For a TMA Student Leadership Position Today - 07/20/2023

When you think about your future as a physician, do you see yourself not only treating patients, but also shaping state and national health policy or being involved in medical leadership? If you answered yes, get started on that future by serving on the Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section (MSS) Executive Council, which directs the activities of the section at the state level.