David Garza, Jeff McDonald – Border Health and Investigations by the Texas Medical Board

David Garza, DO Related seminars and products: 1

University of the Incarnate Word – School of Osteopathic Medicine

As a full-time member UIWSOM’s faculty in San Antonio, Dr. David Garza serves as Clerkship Director for the Family Medicine and Rural/Under-served Medicine Rotations; Director of Osteopathic Recognition for GME; and Medical Director for UIW Health Services.  After concluding twenty-five years of solo practice in his hometown of Laredo, Dr. Garza became the Founding Program Director for UIWSOM’s Family Medicine Residency there, where he continues to precept residents every week. He earned his D.O. from UNTHSC-TCOM, and a Master of Medical Education Leadership from UNECOM. Board Certified in Family Medicine Dr. Garza served a seven-year term on the Texas Medical Board.  He is a Fellow of the ACOFP and AAFP, and a past president of TOMA, Texas ACOFP, TMF Health Quality Institute, and the TCOM Alumni Association.

Jeff McDonald, JD Related seminars and products: 2

Mr. McDonald is a founding partner of the law firm of McDonald, Mackay & Weitz, L.L.P., Austin, TX. Licensed in Texas since 1988, Jeff has worked as an attorney in both the public and private sectors. He previously served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Austin, and as the Director of Hearings and Compliance for the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Physician Assistant Board, and the Texas Acupuncture Board. He is Board certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and his current practice focuses primarily on physician licensure defense, medical license defense, general administrative law, and professional licensing for health care providers, as well as other services. Mr. McDonald also serves as the Field Representative for TOMA’s Impaired Physician Committee. He frequently works with health care professionals who are experiencing chemical dependency or mental health issues.