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  • What Is the Young Physician Section (YPS)?

    Physicians in their first eight years of practice are considered "young physicians". With your TMA physician membership, you are included in the TMA Young Physician Section (YPS) and are encouraged to participate in its activities and meetings. The YPS provides an opportunity to network with peers, learn about issues affecting newly-practicing physicians, and influence TMA policy through representation in the House of Delegates.

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  • YPS Speaker Series

    The YPS Speaker Series is a 30-minute virtual session on topics of particular interest to young physicians. The sessions feature 20 minutes of presentation followed by 10 minutes of audience Q&A.  

    View Past Programs

    • Financial Planning | Jeff Steiner, DO, MBA, Financial Planner | Sept. 19, 2024
    • Navigating a TMB Complaint | Amy Nilsen, Partner, Trent & Taylor LLP | June 25, 2025 Slides & TMB Complaint Process Flowchart;
    • Navigating Contract | Michael L. Kreager, Partner, KreagerMitchell Attorneys at Law | Oct. 8, 2025

     

  • Young Physician Section Member Highlight

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    Jennifer Nordhauser, MD

    Meet Austin family medicine/hospice and palliative care physician, Jennifer Nordhauser, MD, chair-elect of the Texas Medical Association’s Young Physician Section.

    Dr. Nordhauser benefited from TMA as soon as she got involved. She immediately recognized “that TMA could help me make a wider impact on the medical field in service, legislation and leadership.”

    Find Out About Dr. Nordhauser

  • Leadership

    The Young Physician Section is governed by its operating procedures and led by the YPS Executive Council. The YPS Executive Council is currently comprised of the chair, chair-elect, immediate past chair, secretary, TMA delegates and alternates, and AMA delegates and alternates. Get more information on these positions.

    Nominate a TMA physician, resident, or student member for a leadership or service opportunity.

    Read the Letter from the YPS Chair

  • TMA Leadership College

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    The Texas Medical Association Leadership College (TMALC) is an intensive leadership program designed to identify, orient, and train young physician members for future leadership positions within TMA, specialty and county medical societies, and throughout their careers.

    Leadership Training for Young Physicians  

  • Section Awards

    Young at Heart Award

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    The TMA Young Physician Section Young at Heart Award was implemented in 1992 to recognize a TMA physician member or group of TMA physician members who have provided exceptional guidance and support to the Section or to young physicians in general.

    During TexMed 2026, TMA's Annual Meeting, the award winner was Mammen Sam, MD.


    Nominate a physician     for the Young at Heart, Award by Feb. 1.

    View the history and award recipients

     

    Michael O'Malley, MD, Memorial Scholarship

    The Michael O’Malley, MD, Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to a senior at a rural Texas high school who excels in science and intends to pursue education in the field of medicine on their way to becoming a physician.

    Dr. O’Malley, a recipient of a similar scholarship himself, was an internal medicine physician in Galveston and past chair of the TMA Young Physician Section. In his memory, this scholarship is intended to assist the most talented students pursue a career in medicine.

    Applications for 2024 are now closed.

  • Free Education and Resources

  • Learn Through TMA

    Whether you’re just starting out, joining an established group, or need help growing your practice, tap into TMA education and professional development programs to learn about everything from medical records management to marketing.

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    TMA Career Center

    The Career Center is a one-stop location to find job opportunities in Texas; connect with top health care employers; get assistance with your CV, and more.

    If you’re hiring physicians or medical staff for your organization, TMA has special packages and products available to help you find the perfect candidate.

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  • Resolution Process Deadlines 

    Members from any section will be allowed to submit an idea for consideration using this process. In addition to requesting authorship from their own section, section members may also request co-authorship from any of the six sections. You will find the process and deadlines below. 
     
    Open Forum: July 29-Oct. 4
    Submit  a draft of resolution, or titles and resolves, for potential section authorship. 

    Note: The annual Resolution Writing Workshop will be held virtually in September, where participants can develop and workshop ideas alongside seasoned delegates. During Fall Conference, members will have the opportunity to discuss resolution ideas with peers and seek co-authorship from other sections.
     
    Member Comment Period: Oct. 12-30
    Section members provide feedback to resolution author(s) including language adjustments and/or suggested amendments. 

    Note: During virtual Winter Section meetings (mid-late November), members will discuss resolutions and feedback gathered during the comment period.
     
    Resolution Ratification: Dec. 14-Jan. 8 
    Section members vote on whether their section should author resolution(s).

    Note: Executive Council recommendations will be noted on ratification ballots.


  • As your medical career gets underway, we invite you to check out the TMA Alliance – an arm of the TMA Family of Medicine dedicated to connecting and supporting physician families and building a healthy Texas through community outreach and advocacy. The alliance community comprises physicians, resident physicians, medical students and their spouses/partners.

    In concert with our statewide group, many communities have local alliance chapters to provide support and encouragement in your backyard. We welcome young physicians to our community united by the shared experiences of a life in medicine.

  • Ask the TMA Knowledge Center

    Got Young Physician questions? Call the Knowledge Center.

    (800) 880-7955