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  • Texas Medical Association was organized by 35 physicians in 1853 to serve the people of Texas in matters of medical care, prevention and cure of disease, and the improvement of public health. Today, with more than 60,000 physician and medical student members, TMA is the nation's largest state medical society. 

    Vision: Improving the Health of All Texans

    Mission: Empowering Texas Physicians in the Practice of Medicine

  • Texas Medicine Magazine

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    In Texas, state-funded medical schools and health institutions are turbocharging rural care, telehealth, mental health services, and breakthrough research. Lawmakers are doubling down on medical education, while new laws revamp physician CME with specialty-specific mandates and streamlined electronic tracking.

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  • TMA Installs Waco Otolaryngologist as President

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    The Texas Medical Association installed Waco otolaryngologist Bradford W. Holland, MD, as its 161st president during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference. He assumes this one-year role after serving as TMA’s president-elect during the past year. Dr. Holland becomes the first TMA president from Waco in more than 50 years.

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  • TMA Selects Houston Neurologist for President-Elect

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    The Texas Medical Association elected Kimberly E. Monday, MD, president-elect this weekend during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference. The Houston neurologist will serve one year in this office before becoming president.

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    TMA is helping to strengthen your practice by offering advice and creating a climate of medical success across the state. 

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    Standing behind and standing up for Texas physicians in Austin, DC, and throughout the state.

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    TMA supports you in every stage of your career, in all practice settings.

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