July 8, 2021
Two Abilene physicians have begun new terms of service in Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions.
TMA leaders elect or appoint TMA physicians and medical students to one of TMA’s 25 boards, councils, and committees. They are responsible for studying health care-related issues and making recommendations on important health care policy affecting Texas patients and their physicians.
Jason L. Acevedo, MD, an otolaryngologist in practice for 12 years; reelected to the TMA Council on Socioeconomics.
Samantha Hirsch Goodman, MD, an internist in practice for nine years; appointed chair and reappointed to serve on TMA’s Committee on Rural Health.
Both physicians are members of the Big Country County Medical Society.
Descriptions of the councils and committees:
Read the descriptions and responsibilities of each TMA council and committee.
TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 55,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 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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Contact: Brent Annear (512) 370-1381; cell: (512) 656-7320
Marcus Cooper (512) 370-1382; cell: (512) 650-5336
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July 08, 2021
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