tivities; and expand the TMA Speakers Bureau. Through this initiative, Dr. King hopes to find new ways to bring TMA’s name before the public. To increase physician involvement at the community level, Dr. King encour- ages physicians and their spouses to join their school boards, parent-teacher as- sociations, school health advisory coun- cils, and local clubs, and to run for local government office. He says returning to these grassroots efforts will allow phy- sicians and their spouses to develop a power base locally and take on leader- ship roles.
In his community, Dr. King has served as vice president and long-time board member of the Presbyterian Medical Care Mission, an organization that pro- vides health and wellness services to thousands of people lacking access to basic care. Dr. King also is a Paul Harris Rotary Fellow, an Eagle Scout, and a past member of the Abilene Chamber Military Affairs Committee, and was named Hon- orary Hospital Commander for Dyess Air Force Base. Dr. King received his medical degree
from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed residencies in general surgery and otolaryngology. Between completing medical school and his resi- dencies, he completed an externship at the Royal Institute of Laryngology and Otology in London, England. Dr. King began his studies at Trinity University in San Antonio, where he received a bach- elor’s degree in biology. He is married to Rep. Susan King (R- Abilene), a surgical nurse. They have been married for 36 years and have three children and three grandchildren.
Delegates vote Dr. Garcia president-elect
The TMA House of Delegates chose A. Tomas Garcia III, MD, president-elect at TexMed 2014. He will take office at Tex- Med 2015 in Austin next May. “This is an exciting and challenging time for our profession. With the chal- lenges facing us, it is important to main- tain focus on our vision, ‘To Improve the
New TMA Alliance President Angela Donahue, RN, left, takes the oath of office from outgoing President Cheryl Jones, of Temple, during ceremonies at TexMed 2014. “My love for the profession of medicine and the TMA Alliance motivates me to challenge our organization to accomplish more for medicine this year,” Ms. Donahue said.
During the House of Delegates’ opening session, the TMA Resident and Fellow Section presented the J.T. “Lamar” McNew Award to Arlo Weltge, MD, for his outstanding service to the section.
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