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TMA Scholarship Cultivates a Diverse Workforce; Apply by May 31 - 03/25/2024

Are you sharing in the excitement of someone who's just been accepted to medical school?


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.


Deadline: TMA Scholarship Fosters Diversity in Medicine - 02/27/2024

As Match Day nears, so does the deadline to apply for a Texas Medical Association scholarship helping to ensure the physician workforce more closely mirrors the population it serves.


TexMed 2024 Brings Exciting Speakers to All Attendees - 02/20/2024

Thanks to a new scheduling approach, attendees at TexMed 2024 will experience a more cohesive conference, bringing together members from all different stages in the path of organized medicine.


TexMed 2024 CME Submissions Are Open - 01/11/2024

Have an educational topic in mind to be considered for TexMed 2024, taking place at the Omni Dallas, May 2-4, 2024?


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.


TMA Awards Scholarships to 15 Minority Medical Students, 2021 - 10/23/2023

Fifteen minority students entering Texas medical schools this fall each will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Texas Medical Association (TMA). Physicians selected the students for their academic achievement, commitment to community service, and desire to care for Texas’ increasingly diverse population. TMA announced the winners Friday during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held virtually.


TMA Awards 15 Scholarships to Minority Medical Students - 10/23/2023

Fifteen minority students entering Texas medical schools this fall each will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Texas Medical Association (TMA). The students were selected for their academic achievement, commitment to community service, and desire to care for Texas’ increasingly diverse population.


TMA Minority Scholarships Support Incoming Medical Students - 10/23/2023

The Texas Medical Association’s Minority Scholarship Program offers assistance for members of racial minorities that are underrepresented in Texas medical schools and the state’s physician workforce.


TMA Minority Scholarships Help Diversify Texas’ Physician Workforce - 10/23/2023

The Texas Medical Association's Minority Scholarship Program provides $10,000 scholarships for members of racial minorities that are underrepresented in Texas medical schools. Applications are now being accepted for students who will enter medical school in 2021.


TMA Awards Minority Medical Student Scholarships, 2019 - 10/20/2023

Thirteen minority students entering Texas medical schools this fall each will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Texas Medical Association (TMA). TMA awarded the scholarships to the students today in Dallas at TexMed, TMA’s annual conference.


Minority Scholarships Help Diversify Texas Physicians - 10/20/2023

The Texas Medical Association created the Minority Scholarship Program in 1998 to help diversify the physician workforce to meet Texans’ health care needs. Since then, it has awarded 136 scholarships totaling $847,500. Students entering medical school in 2019 can apply now.


Scholarships Awarded to Help Minority Students Toward Medical Careers - 10/20/2023

Twelve minority students entering Texas medical schools this fall each will benefit from a $10,000 scholarship thanks to the TMA Diversity in Medicine program. Physicians selected the students for their academic achievement, commitment to community service, and desire to care for Texas’ increasingly diverse population.


TMA Gives Scholarships to Minority Medical Students - 10/20/2023

Twelve minority students entering Texas medical schools this fall each will benefit from a $10,000 scholarship from the Texas Medical Association (TMA). TMA awarded the scholarships to the students today in San Antonio at TexMed, TMA’s annual conference. Physicians selected the students for their academic achievement, commitment to community service, and desire to care for Texas’ increasingly diverse population.


Leading in Crisis: Diana L. Fite, MD, Carried TMA During COVID-19 Pandemic - 10/03/2023

Diana L. Fite, MD, carried TMA during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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.


Community Outreach/Giving Back - 07/19/2023

TMA members are encouraged to participate in various TMA public health and outreach programs.


TMA House OKs Plan to Stop Cancer Before it Starts - 07/17/2023

The Texas Medical Association House of Delegates on Saturday approved an eight-point plan designed to help reduce resistance to vaccinating children against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV).


TMA Honors Dallas Physician for Work With Resident Physicians - 07/06/2023

Dallas nephrologist Tapan J. Patel, MD, has received the 2023 J.T. “Lamar” McNew, MD, Award for his service to medical residents (physicians in training). The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Resident and Fellow Section recognized Dr. Patel during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, in Fort Worth


Carrizo Springs Physician Receives TMA International Medical Graduate Award - 07/06/2023

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) International Medical Graduate Section (TMA-IMG) recognized Maya Varshney, MD, of Carrizo Springs with the TMA International Medical Graduate Outstanding Physician Award for her exceptional volunteer service outside of her medical practice.


TMA Honors Dallas Physician with “Young at Heart” Award - 07/05/2023

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Young Physicians Section has named Dallas obstetrician-gynecologist Deborah “Debbie” A. Fuller, MD, its 2023 Young at Heart Award recipient. Doctors from the TMA Young Physician Section (YPS) presented Dr. Fuller the award during TexMed, TMA’s annual meeting.


TMA Young Physician Section Young at Heart Award - 07/05/2023

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


Texas Medical Students Honor Fort Worth Psychiatrist - 07/05/2023

Texas medical students recognized Fort Worth psychiatrist Ken C. Hopper, MD, today with the 2023 C. Frank Webber, MD, Award, for his commitment to mentoring medical students. The Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) presented the award to the physician during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference held in Fort Worth this year.


Sam Houston State University Med Student Named TMA Student of Year - 07/05/2023

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Medical Student Section recognized Radhika Patel, a second-year medical student at the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, with its 2023 Student of the Year award. TMA announced Ms. Patel’s award in Fort Worth during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference.