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  • Fall 2025

    President's Message

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    Like many of you, I’ve been a regular donor to the TMA Foundation for years. But as I’ve deepened my understanding about the programs TMAF makes possible, I’ve noticed a profound shift in how I feel about contributing: Giving now feels even more joyful. I feel connected to the transformations these initiatives and scholarships make to Texans.  It’s a great honor to be part of a community that both financially supports and volunteers for TMAF-funded programs. And I am excited to be part of the charitable actions of my profession.

    I hope TMAF has earned your continued support and that you experience the joy in giving this season.

    In good health for the new year,

    Clifford K. Moy, MD
    President, TMA Foundation

  • Beach Party: Save the Date

    Beach Party

    TMAF’s 33rd annual Gala, Beach Party, will be held on April 17, 2026, at the Omni Corpus Christi in conjunction with TexMed.

    This gala fundraiser helps make TMA’s population health, science and quality-of-care programs possible.  These programs provide free health screenings to medically disadvantaged Texans, vaccinate individuals in need, supply bike helmets for children, educate students with science-based learning materials, and more.

    Individuals may sponsor a table starting at $3,250 or purchase an individual ticket starting at $350. Availability is limited. Find more information and purchase tickets or sponsorships on the Gala webpage, or contact TMAF at (800) 880-1300, ext. 1663, or (512) 370-1663.

  • Congrats to New Officers

    Officers

    Every two years new officers take the helm at TMAF. Meet the esteemed leaders who were elected on May 8 at the annual meeting of the TMAF Board of Trustees.

  • Empowering Science in the Classroom

    Science Teachers

    Five Texas science teachers were recognized earlier this year for their innovative teaching methods that spark a love of science in students by the 2025 TMA Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching.

    The awards program is funded by the TMA Foundation thanks to a generous endowment established by Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Sarah Butler of Austin and gifts from physicians and their families.

    Winners at elementary, middle and high school levels and their schools receive cash awards. Read more to meet the winners and learn what sets them apart: https://www.texmed.org/Teachers/. To donate visit https://tmaf.ejoinme.org/donate.

  • Make an Impact Now and Later

    If you want your TMAF donation to make a difference now and well into the future, you may want to look at the TMAF General Endowment (GE). Here’s why:

    • The GE provides support for statewide TMA/TMAA programs as well as operational stability.
    • Your gift is pooled with others to the GE and invested. Only investment income is used for programs and operations — your donation is NEVER spent.
    • The GE sustains TMAF during unstable economic times allowing programs and staffing to continue uninterrupted; during stronger times, TMAF can use the spendable funds to expand support and fund innovative programs.

     

    The year is quickly ending. We hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation today to the TMAF General Endowment at tmaf.ejoinme.org/donate.

  • TMAF Supports the Family of Medicine

    TMAF recently approved grants to five TMA medical student chapters to improve the health of their communities. For example, in Brownsville, the McGovern Medical School’s Frontera de Salud program aims to improve early detection of chronic conditions by providing 350 uninsured and medically unserved Texans free health screenings, evidenced-based health education, and connections to affordable local care. Language barriers, limited access to insurance and unfamiliarity with care processes are addressed in the Pediatric Patient Advocacy Program carried out by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Student Section.

    Other eligible applicants to the TMAF Medical Community Grants are TMA County Medical Societies and chapters of TMA Alliance. The next recipients will be announced in early 2026.

    Read about all programs funded through the first phase of the 2025 TMAF Medical Community Grant Program at www.texmed.org/TMAFGrantInfo. 

  • Read Past Issues

    Spring 2025 Issue

    Fall 2024 Issue

    Spring 2024 Issue

    Fall 2023 Issue

    Spring 2023 Issue

  • Thanks to Donors

      • We greatly appreciate individuals and institutions who have contributed to TMAF since our Spring 2025 newsletter. Special thanks go to multi-year SOLUTIONS underwriters, Frost and TMA Insurance Trust.

    Donor Thank You List

  • 2025 Gala: Another Record Breaker

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    An estimated $518,000 was raised at TMA Foundation’s 32nd Gala thanks to the 500 physicians, supporters, and friends who joined for a night of dinner, dancing, and fellowship on May 9 in San Antonio during TexMed. Proceeds advance population health, science and quality of care initiatives across Texas. TMAF extends a special thank you to its incredible co-chairs, Dr. John and Jenny Shepherd and Dr. Zeke and Erika Silva, all of San Antonio.

  • Seventeen Scholarships Awarded

    Marisol Tarin

    Seventeen Texas medical and nursing students were awarded $65,000 in scholarships this year thanks to trust funds and an endowment established by TMA physician member donors at TMAF.

    A trust fund set up by Roberto J. Bayardo, MD Houston, funded 11 medical student scholarships, which matched 11 others awarded by the scholarship programs of several TMA County Medical Societies and TMA Alliance chapters. Three additional medical student scholarships were made possible by a TMAF endowment established by Drs. Mahendra and Shakuntala Patel of Irving.

    Among the medical students’ recipients was Marisol Tarin of Midland, a third-year medical school student at University North Texas Health Sciences Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) in Fort Worth. A serious car accident last year led to a series of surgeries and long recovery. This experience gave her valuable insight into chronic pain and the healing process — she plans to use those insights when treating her future patients. She is proud of her west Texas roots and longs to return to the Permian Basin to meet the health care needs of the region after completing her training.

    County medical society and alliance chapters receiving matching scholarships from the Bayardo funds include:

    • Bexar County Medical Alliance
    • Lubbock County Medical Society
    • Midland County Medical Society
    • Smith County Medical Society and Alliance
    • Travis County Medical Society and Alliance, and
    • Wichita County Medical Society Alliance.

    To learn how to apply contact TMAF at (800) 880-1300, ext 1664 or (512) 370-1664.

  • Have a question?

    Contact Sean Dunham.

    (800) 880-1300 ext. 1664 or
    (512) 370-1664
    Fax (512) 370-1664

  • Ask the TMA Knowledge Center

    Got TOPIC questions? Call the Knowledge Center.

    (800) 880-7955