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  • TMA Leadership Throughout the Ages

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    TMA’s History of Medicine Committee presents an online exhibit featuring portraits and short biographical sketches of all TMA presidents beginning with the organization of the State Medical Association of Texas in 1853. Read the biographies in the notes section below each slide. And, check out the page of interesting facts about TMA presidents. This online exhibit is a work in progress; we will add more biographies during the year.

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  • TMA President Jay Shah, MD

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    The Texas Medical Association (TMA) today installed Jayesh B. “Jay” Shah, MD, as its 160th president during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in San Antonio this year.

    “I am deeply honored to serve as the president of TMA,” said Dr. Shah. “This role is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I see it as an opportunity to amplify the voices of physicians across Texas.”

    During his one-year term as president, Dr. Shah seeks to reduce challenges and barriers physicians face so they can focus on caring for patients.

    More About Dr. Shah  

  • TMA Elects Waco Otolaryngologist President-Elect

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    The Texas Medical Association elected Bradford W. Holland, MD, president-elect, eventually to become the association’s 161st president.

    Learn More About Dr. Holland  

  • TMA Board of Trustees Members

    The TMA Board of Trustees (BOT) manages business and financial affairs of the association, implements policies of the House of Delegates, establishes interim policy of the association between meetings of the House of Delegates, and monitors program activities of association councils and committees.

    Learn About the BOT Members

  • TMA Recognizes San Antonio Pathologist for Distinguished Service

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    San Antonio pathologist David N. Henkes, MD, received the Texas Medical Association Distinguished Service Award Friday – TMA’s highest honor. Though he has earned accolades for his career in medicine and leadership, Dr. Henkes arguably cemented his legacy miles away from Texas, at American Medical Association meetings.

    See the List of Past Distinguished Service Award Recipients

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  • An Unfailing Voice for Medicine: TMA Honors Kenneth Mattox, MD

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    Dr. Mattox was awarded the Laurance N. Nickey, MD, Lifetime Achievement Award for exceptional public health service – only the second award bestowed since its creation in 2019.

    The exclusivity of the award makes it such an honor to present, says Dallas pediatrician Benjamin Lee, MD. He chairs TMA’s Council on Science and Public Health, which gives out the award.

    This is not an annual award, and a winner will only be chosen if an individual meets the criteria of lifetime achievement in public health.

    Learn More About Dr. Mattox  

  • Serve on a TMA Council or Committee

    Welcome to Texas Medical Association leadership! Viewing this video will help TMA physician and medical student leaders learn how to serve on a TMA council or committee, and participate in TMA governance. Watch it all, then fill out this form to claim American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award Category 1 Credit™. 

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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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