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SAN ANTONIO
MEDICINE

TexMed 2025

San Antonio and the outstanding leadership of the Bexar County Shepherd, MD, was named the Chair of TEXPAC; and Jenny Shep-
Medical Society (BCMS) were on full display at TexMed 2025, held herd, was celebrated as the outgoing TMA Alliance President.
May 8-10, 2025, in San Antonio at the JW Marriott Resort. These are just a few of the BCMS members who were honored,
BCMS’ own, Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, was installed as the 160th but many more contribute significantly — serving on the BCMS
President of the Texas Medical Association (TMA); David N. Henkes, Delegation to the TMA House of Delegates, participating in TMA
MD, received the TMA Distinguished Service Award for his 25 years Councils and Committees, and guiding discussion as part of the
of exceptional leadership of the Texas Delegation to the American reference committees.
Medical Association (AMA); Ezequiel “Zeke” Silva, MD, was recog- A heartfelt THANK YOU to all who dedicate their time and
nized for his unwavering dedication as the TMA Council on Legisla- talent to organized medicine. Your service at the local, state and
tion Chair, testifying multiple times per week to the Texas Legislature national levels strengthens the profession and improves the health of
on behalf of physicians and patients; current BCMS President John M. all Texans.

TMA and BCMS Leadership (L-R): Dr. John Shepherd, BCMS President and TEXPAC Chair; Jenny Shepherd, Dr. John Shepherd recognizes Dr. Zeke Silva,
TMAA Immediate Past President; Dr. Bradford W. Holland, TMA President-Elect; Dr. Jayesh Shah, TMA Chair, TMA Council on Legislation, for his
President; Dr. David Henkes, TMA Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Danielle Henkes, BCMSA; continuous work this session, testifying and
Past President and AllMed Planning Committee;; Dr. John G. Flores, TMA Speaker of the House; and educating the legislators on both good and bad
Melody Newsom, BCMS Executive Director/CEO. proposed legislation.

Dr. Jayesh Shah, TMA President, stands with Dr. William “Bill” W. Hinchey, who served Dan Reinke with Avid Wealth, BCMS Gold Circle of Friends
as TMA President from Bexar County Medical Society in 2007-2008. sponsor, Kellie Doyle, and Kendra and Dr. Timothy Biela enjoy
the festivities at the TMA Foundation Gala “Adventure.”

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