Cynthia Jumper, MD

The TMA gave me my voice and for that I will always be thankful.

Testifying before the legislature representing the TMA allowed me to use my voice to ensure that Texas medical students will have adequate clinical sites for their clerkships. Since becoming a member of the TMA as a student in 1984, I have enjoyed participating in committees, councils, foundations, alternate delegate to the AMA and TexPac. With the support of the TMA, I am now able to use my experience by serving on the AMA Council on Medical Education.

Each of my positions as a faculty member at TTUHSC over the last 24 years has taught me different facets of medicine. As the former chair of Internal Medicine, I learned the business of medicine and conflict management. As the former chief of staff of a large teaching hospital, I learned organized medicine. As VP of Health Care Policy I have learned policy, advocacy and business development. I held each of these positions while still practicing pulmonary/critical care and general medicine at a free clinic. The latter kept me grounded to the reason I stay in health care – patient care and wellness.

Bryan Johnson, MD

I am a candidate for the position of Alternate Delegate to the American Medical Association’s House Delegates at TEXMED 2019. I have served the Texas Medical Association by participating in several positions of leadership over the past two decades. I am currently an active member of the Council on Legislation where I have served since 2014. I also have served as the president of the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society and am a board member for the TEXPAC. For nearly a decade, I have represented my medical society as a member of the Texas Medical Association’s House of Delegates. Last year, I was appointed to be a representative to the Organized Medical Staff Section of the American Medical Association. This entity functions to empower physicians whether employed or in private practice, to improve patient outcomes and promote positive change in their practice environments.

As an independent practicing internist. I have led a thriving medical practice in Frisco, Texas for the past two decades. I am your classic “old school” physician, I continue to treat both hospital and nursing home patients, serve as a medical director for a hospice company and hold board positions on several healthcare-focused businesses. My experience in the various aspects of healthcare has allowed me to develop a very broad understanding of the financial workings of our healthcare system. This is my greatest strength and what I believe I can contribute to the position of alternate delegate. My knowledge of the corporate health care system, when juxtaposed with the traditional delivery system of care, will help me strategically navigate organized medicine to help ensure that physicians remain empowered to practice autonomously and maintain their rightful position of leadership in the delivery of the highest quality of healthcare in this country.

My desire to serve my country led me to join in the United States Army where I served as a field grade officer. That same passion for community service led me to serve on several local government positions for the City of Frisco, Texas. I have served as a commissioner for the Planning and Zoning board and I am chairman of the advisory committee dedicated to fostering economic development of the Railroad District here in Frisco, Texas.

Please cast your vote for me at TEXMED 2019 as your next Alternate Delegate to the American Medical Association.