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Texas Medical Association TMA represents 60,000+ physicians and medical students caring for Texans. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 55,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. To read our social media conduct policy and page rules, please visit www.texmed.org/TMASocialPolicy/.

In the final talk at TMA’s Local Medicine Matters conference, investment advisor Todd Stoner explained the impact of emo...
10/16/2026

In the final talk at TMA’s Local Medicine Matters conference, investment advisor Todd Stoner explained the impact of emotional biases on financial decisions. Mr. Stoner noted, “In economics, we assume people act rationally ... what they found is people are not nearly as predictable as you would think.” He offered advice to his audience on making evidence-based choices for better financial health.
-Waco

At TMA’s Local Medicine Matters conference in Waco, William “Bill” Selby, with the Department of Patient Relations at Ba...
10/16/2026

At TMA’s Local Medicine Matters conference in Waco, William “Bill” Selby, with the Department of Patient Relations at Baylor Scott & White, provided useful strategies for one of the more unpleasant challenges of health care – dealing with the difficult patient. The key to success, Mr. Selby explained, is reframing the experience to focus on the present. “This is what we have to do moving forward,” he told the group.

-Waco

AI and augmented intelligence continue to be one of the hottest topics in the health care space. At TMA’s Local Medicine...
10/16/2026

AI and augmented intelligence continue to be one of the hottest topics in the health care space. At TMA’s Local Medicine Matters conference, Shannon Vogel, TMA associate vice president on Health Information Technology, discussed how augmented intelligence can be a helpful tool with proper oversight. “I would treat AI like a medical student giving a report,” she said. “‘Thanks for the recommendation, let me see what you’ve done.’”
-Waco

TMA President Bradford Holland, MD, is ready to welcome attendees to the Local Medicine Matters conference in his hometo...
10/16/2026

TMA President Bradford Holland, MD, is ready to welcome attendees to the Local Medicine Matters conference in his hometown of Waco. Kicking things off with lunch at conference venue Hotel 1928, physicians, students, alliance members, and their guests prepare for a day of learning, connecting, and relaxing.
-Waco

10/15/2026

Dr. Rogers, MD, a retired Fort Worth allergist and immunologist, shares his passion for books with kids in his community by volunteering to help them read. He has done this for over 20 years now. In a new episode of A Better Question podcast, he and host Thomas Kim, MD, discuss how the inability to read can affect a person’s mental health.

Listen to the episode here:
https://hubs.li/Q04BjssC0

Texas Medical Board mandates. Insurance legislation. State medical liability laws. All are under the watchful eye of TMA...
10/15/2026

Texas Medical Board mandates. Insurance legislation. State medical liability laws. All are under the watchful eye of TMA’s Committee on Patient-Physician Advocacy. Its charge to make high standards of care available to all is a tall order, but Chair Kathy Zhang-Rutledge, MD, says TMA is uniquely equipped with involved members. “A lot of the things that I thought were just way beyond an individual’s decision-making were actually done at the TMA level,” the Houston perinatologist said. “That’s an advantage that we have in Texas. We actually do have a chance to be at a seat at the table.”

TMA President Bradford Holland, MD, hit the road for another round of visits in Houston, connecting with Harris County M...
10/14/2026

TMA President Bradford Holland, MD, hit the road for another round of visits in Houston, connecting with Harris County Medical Society physicians and several 100% TMA member health care organizations like Oncology Consultants, ENT & Allergy Associates, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic,
Baylor College of Medicine, and Genesis Medical Group, strengthening the relationships that keep Texas medicine moving forward. # OnTheMoveWithDrHolland

10/13/2026

Don't miss your chance to spend the day with TMA President Bradford Holland, MD, in his hometown of Waco for the Local Medicine Matters conference Oct. 16.

This event is free for all physicians, their practice staff, and their guests, both members and nonmembers. You'll enjoy free CME, lunch, and happy hour at Hotel 1928, owned and renovated by Chip and Joanna Gaines.

Secure your spot: https://hubs.li/Q04zwnJf0

Thank you to our sponsors: Texas Children's Hospital, Winnacle Wealth, and Encompass Health.

With two decades' experience at a federally qualified health center, Michelle Gallas, DO, has been on the front lines fo...
10/13/2026

With two decades' experience at a federally qualified health center, Michelle Gallas, DO, has been on the front lines for underprivileged and uninsured children. As a mom of three herself, the Austin pediatrician knows the health care system can be challenging for families. The new chair of TMA’s Committee on Child and Adolescent Health says it’s important that all children have a healthy beginning to help prevent medical issues later in life. “As pediatricians, when we think about children, we think about a whole segment of society that really requires our global attention,” she said.

It’s and today we’re highlighting, fourth year medical student Natalie Barnett. In her free time, Natalie loves to cyc...
10/12/2026

It’s and today we’re highlighting, fourth year medical student Natalie Barnett. In her free time, Natalie loves to cycle. She has completed multiple organized rides throughout California and the Dallas–Fort Worth area. It's one of her favorite ways to challenge herself, explore new places, and recharge outside of school.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about applying to medical school?
Don't compare your journey to anyone else's. There isn't one "right" path to medicine, and the experiences that make you unique are often your greatest strengths. Don't give up if your path isn't straightforward; mine certainly wasn't. Find mentors who believe in you and trust that persistence will lead you where you're meant to be.

What does a typical day in medical school look like for you?
As a fourth-year medical student, my days depend on my rotation, but they usually start early with rounds and are filled with patient care, learning from residents and attendings, and studying after I get home. My favorite rotation has been Maternal Fetal Medicine because every day is different, and I love the combination of procedures, continuity of care, and caring for women during such meaningful and often medically complex moments.

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