The members of the Tarrant County Medical Society (TCMS) are proud to nominate their president, Angela Self, MD, for the position of alternate delegate to the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA).
Dr. Self received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Saint Paul University Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She has practiced internal medicine for almost 20 years in various capacities including in a private general internal medicine practice with a focus on geriatrics, and as a hospice physician, skilled nursing physician, hospitalist, and managed care executive administrator. Dr. Self is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a certified physician executive. She is currently serving as a senior director at Southwestern Health Resources.
Organized medicine has always been a priority for Dr. Self. When in medical school, she co-founded St. George’s Emergency Medicine Club. This dedication carried over to her career: Dr. Self has been a longtime member of the AMA, TMA, TCMS, and the American Association for Physician Leadership.
Dr. Self is an active member of TCMS. Before beginning her current term as president, she served as secretary-treasurer, vice president, and president-elect. Dr. Self was a member of the Public Grievance Committee from 2004-07, has been a member of the Board of Advisors since 2014, and has served on the Women in Medicine Committee since its inception in 2016.
Dr. Self also served as a leader in other medical organizations. She was on the Baylor Regional Medical Center Bylaws Committee from 2003-05, and served on the Ethicus Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee from 2012-14 and has been a member of the Emergency Physician Advisory Board since 2017.
We need passionate leaders who are dedicated to patient and physician advocacy in TMA’s delegation to the AMA. Dr. Self has both the background and the determination to be an asset in this role.
Personal Statement: “I am an advocate for a high standard of medical care, which is synonymous with patient advocacy. Through education, collaboration, and tight association (organized medicine), I believe we can raise the standard of care. My vision is to increase access to care for the most vulnerable in our society and ensure they are able to exercise their patient rights. I am willing to commit my time and effort to the initiatives that are ongoing at the American Medical Association and stand with my fellow physicians to make a better, more affordable, and more equitable health care system for our patients and our families.”
Profile
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, 1994-98
Internship: Medical College of Virginia, 1998-99
Residency: Saint Paul University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 2000-02
Board Certification(s): American Board of Internal Medicine
Primary Residence (City, State): Grapevine, Texas
What is your current practice status: Physician Volunteer at Cornerstone Assistance Network, Fort Worth
- Administrative: government, health plan, or health-related, but no direct patient care, 95%
- Direct Patient Care: non-profit corporation [formerly 5.01(A) corporation], 5%
Employer/Employment Location: Southwestern Health Resources, Dallas, Texas
Do you expect to maintain your current employment status and location through your term of office? Yes
Does your current employment situation require you to work outside of Texas? No
Including the past 5 years, list all other organizations from which you have received payment, reimbursement, or financial consideration for consulting, advisory, or leadership responsibilities exceeding $1,000/year in excess of actual expenses: None
Have you been convicted of a felony or is your medical license restricted? No
What TMA positions have you held?
Current
Delegate, Tarrant County Medical Society Delegation to TMA Member, Patient-Physician Advocacy Committee
Past
Alternate Delegate, Tarrant County Medical Society Delegation to TMA
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