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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

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).

Federal, State Impediments to H-1B Visas Threaten Texas Physician Workforce - 02/02/2026

A 2025 presidential order requiring a new $100,000 fee for H-1B work visa applicants, followed by a Jan. 27 freeze on new petitions by Gov. Greg Abbott, could squeeze the pipeline of international medical graduates helping to meet the state's health care needs.

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.  

May Owen, MD, Outreach Program - 11/13/2025

The May Owen, MD, Outreach Program is a grant program of the TMA Women Physicians Section (TMA WPS) that provides funding to bring female physician oriented programs and activities to small and mid-sized county medical societies.  

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 Women Physicians Section GroupMe - 10/28/2025

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

TMA International Medical Graduate Section GroupMe - 10/28/2025

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

TMA Young Physician Section GroupMe - 10/28/2025

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

TMA Resident and Fellow Section GroupMe - 10/28/2025

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

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.

2025-2026 TMA Women Physicians Section Executive Council Candidates - 09/22/2025

WPS Executive Council elections will take place online from Feb. 13 - 24, 2023 . You will be emailed a link to the ballot in advance which requires you to login to the TMA website. Results will be announced on March 3, 2023, and the term will begin at  TexMed 2023 .  Contact TMA section staff

TMA’s Women Physicians Section Leads Advocacy and Change - 09/04/2025

Women in Medicine Month in September celebrates the achievements and contributions of female physicians. That includes the efforts of TMA’s Women Physicians Section, now in its sixth year.

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.

RFS Executive Council - 06/16/2025

Resident and Fellow Section Executive Council

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.

IMG Executive Council - 06/05/2025

IMG Governing Council

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.

International Medical Graduate Outstanding Physician Award - 06/03/2025

Do you know any physicians who graduated from medical school outside of the United States and have provided outstanding service within their community? Nominate them for the Texas Medical Association International Medical Graduate Section’s inaugural IMG Section Outstanding Physician Award. 

Section News: Save the Date for Fall Conference - 05/05/2025

Informative business meetings, educational programming, and a fun All Sections Trivia Night Mixer. Mark your calendars to attend the Texas Medical Association’s Fall Conference, Sept. 16-17 for these and other TMA section events.

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.

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.

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.

TMA Offers Curriculum Toolbox to Inspire Future Physicians - 07/20/2023

The Texas Medical Association’s Subcommittee for Academic Physicians has produced a curriculum toolbox that medical schools and residency programs can use to develop electives on topics such as leadership, advocacy, and health policy.

Is Your Student Chapter Serving the Community? Get Recognized - 07/20/2023

If your student chapter organized a project that benefitted the community, such as a Hard Hats for Little Heads event or a Hurricane Harvey cleanup day, get recognized for that work with a Chapter Service Project of the Year award.