Serving over 4,300 members
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| Georgeanne Freeman, DO
Family Medicine
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“Through the years what gets me up in the morning to go to work as a doctor has changed. These days I most enjoy connecting with patients who want to learn the latest science around aging well. Films and books about blue zones and living to 120 have sparked interest in how to live longer—COMFORTABLY. I'm 58 years old myself and super excited to learn how to age WELL,” Dr. Georgeanne Freeman explains. Read more.
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| Volunteer for AISD Athletic Physicals
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Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 PM
CommUnityCare Southeast (2901 Montopolis Dr)
Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 PM
CommUnityCare North/Central (1210 W Braker Ln)
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Each year, TCMS has partnered with AISD to provide uninsured student athletes with the physicals they need to play sports, march in band, and cheer in school.
We have partnered with CommUnityCare to offer these physicals in a medical facility. This will provide a more private, thorough, and comprehensive physical exam for the students.
Physicians, nurses, and physician assistants are needed for each of the following night listed above.
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Ethics CME Virtual Business of Medicine Presentation:
"The Dynamics of Challenging Patient Encounters"
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CME Credit: Earn 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and 1 credit in ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:
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- List types of patient encounters in different settings that might be considered challenging;
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Describe the factors that influence difficult patient encounters and demonstrate how the multidimensional domains of wellness are interrupted by these factors;
- Assess communication skill training needs for trainees and medical students;
- Discuss methods for ethically and professionally managing these encounters;
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Apply the principles of dynamic listening and effective communication skills; and
- Demonstrate changes in clinical practice that will help manage challenging patient encounters successfully while maintaining high ethical standards.
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Date: Thursday, May 9
Time: Noon to 1 pm
Virtual via Zoom
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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. TMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ . with the ethics designation Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Texas Medical Association designates this activity for up to 1 hour in the area of ethics and/ or professional responsibility education.
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| Discounted Tickets to Austin FC Game |
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Q2 Stadium
We are excited to share that Austin FC has made a limited number of seats available to TCMS members, families, and staff at the upcoming match vs. Sporting KC on Saturday, May 18th at 7:30 pm. Due to demand, there are a limited number of tickets. Deadline to purchase tickets at this rate is on Thursday, May 16th at 5:00pm CST. Tickets are subject to availability.
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To purchase tickets please follow these instructions:
By clicking on the link above, the discount should automatically be applied. If it does not for whatever reason, please enter the code TCMS518 to access the staff rate.
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| | Round Rock Express Baseball |
Star Wars Night!
Saturday, May 11 at 7:15 pm,
vs. Las Vegas
This fan-favorite returns to a galaxy not so far, far away for a night of celebrating all things Star Wars, with character appearances, light saber lessons and an incredible Star Wars-themed postgame drone show--a fleet of drones, fitted with brilliant LED lights will create shapes and animations in the sky.
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| Retired Physician's Organization Meeting
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Date: Tuesday, May 21
Time: 11:30 am to1:00 pm
Place: Tarrytown Methodist Church,
Cost: $25 per person (non-refundable)
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Enjoy lunch and a presentation by Lynn Boswell, AISD Trustee, District 5. Ms. Boswell is also a journalist, TV producer, and an independent documentary filmmaker. Her presentation is titled: "The One Star State"
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TCMS members are invited to participate in a short survey (7-10 minutes) to help researchers better understand the frequency with which you recommend the HPV vaccine among specific age groups and barriers that you have encountered among patients to being vaccinated. For your participation and time, you'll receive a $10 gift card once you complete the survey.
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Nearly 170 physicians in training will begin practice in Austin this summer following a successful Match Day 2024, where — for the second year in a row — 100% of Dell Med’s graduating class matched in the initial match period. Read more and see the full match list »
Four years after COVID-19’s arrival, “long-haulers” are still searching for answers. Dell Med’s Michael Brode, M.D., who leads the Post-COVID-19 Program at UT Health Austin, weighs in common symptoms and barriers to care via KUT. Read more »
Poorer air quality levels in Austin neighborhoods with higher populations of Black and Latina/o/x residents is associated with more trips to the ER for asthma for those populations, found a recent study from Dell Med researchers. More via the Austin Chronicle »
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The following ads represent some of the 2024 TCMS sponsors. Thanks to their support, educational, social, and family events are made possible for TCMS members. Please consider their services.
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4300 N Lamar Blvd | Austin, TX 78756
tcms@tcms.com | 512-206-1249
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