Education

Education Sessions Help Residents Use AI Safely - 05/28/2026

Over five weeks of 60- to 90-minute lessons, internal medicine residents at UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine learned about new artificial intelligence (AI) laws, how to engineer AI prompts, and more.

Texas Boosts Forensic Psychiatry Programs at Nine Medical Schools - 05/01/2026

Texas lawmakers continue to back the expansion of forensic psychiatry fellowship programs with a recent $5 million appropriation. The allocation seeks to address a shortage of specialists and strengthen mental health services tied to the legal system.

On Target: Med Schools and Health-Related Facilities Play Unique Roles in Shaping Health Care Across Texas - 03/03/2026

Medical schools and health-related institutions play distinct roles in advancing health care in Texas.

CME E-Tracking Mandate Begins Sept. 1 - 02/18/2026

Following state legislation, TMB has previewed an arrangement with vendor CE Broker for physicians to log CME. Experienced users suggest documentation tips and timely logging.

Cap at Hand: Federal Loan Changes Could Exacerbate Medical Students’ Financial Challenges - 01/14/2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act caps students’ borrowing for professional schools – including medical schools – at $50,000 annually, with a total limit of $257,500. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.

Free Early-Career Education for Residency Programs Open for 2026 - 12/04/2025

Each “Starting Your Career” seminar is conducted live or online by TMA’s practice management experts and focuses on nonclinical skills critical to starting or entering practice.

Pivoting Toward the Future: Progress in the Physician Workforce Grows Apace With the State’s Population - 11/07/2025

TMA’s physician workforce keeps apace the Texas population growth, and progress is happening to build the workforce through licensure, new state programs, and other initiatives.

New State CME Targets Congenital Syphilis’ Rising Rates - 10/13/2025

Physicians can access free CME through the state to help turn the tide in Texas amid stubbornly high prevalence rates.

‘This Is the Teach One’: Physician-Led CME Is Rooted in Relevance and Firsthand Experience - 09/10/2025

CME developed and transmitted by TMA undergoes a rigorous vetting process informed by physician input and expertise.

Mitigating Medical Student Debt: TMA Assistance Programs Help Next Generation - 06/20/2024

As medical school debt numbers continue to burden graduating medical school students, TMA, TMA Foundation, and TMA Alliance members remain involved in setting up assistance programs to help the next generation of Texas physicians succeed.

Learn About the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - 09/13/2023

Now that new federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program rules expand eligibility for California and Texas physicians, take advantage of an upcoming webinar hosted by the California Medical Association, California Hospital Association, Texas Medical Association, and Texas Hospital Association to learn about how to qualify.