Three El Paso physicians have accepted leadership positions within the Texas Medical Association (TMA). TMA physicians and medical students who are appointed or elected to one of TMA’s 30 boards, councils, and committees are responsible for studying and recommending action on important issues affecting Texas patients and health care policy.
Richard W. McCallum, MD, a gastroenterologist, was elected to TMA’s Council on Medical Education. The council coordinates TMA’s medical education activities, studies the physician workforce, accredits continuing medical education activities, and monitors physician licensure and credentialing.
Roxanne M. Tyroch, MD, an internist and hospitalist in practice for 18 years, was elected to TMA’s Council on Legislation. The council develops and implements legislative policies at the state and national levels, to improve medicine and patient care.
Juan Escobar, MD, who has practiced cardiology for 18 years, was appointed to TMA’s Committee on Professional Liability. The committee follows trends, conducts educational campaigns, and works with TMA members to preserve medical liability reform.
These physicians are members of the El Paso County Medical Society.
TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 47,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 112 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.
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Last Updated On
July 12, 2013
Originally Published On
June 14, 2013