In a recent development within Texas' medical community, Governor Greg Abbott has made an appointment to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) District Three Review Committee. The governor's office announced that Surendra Varma, M.D., from Lubbock, has been selected to join the committee, with a term concluding on January 15, 2026. According to the announcement on the Governor's official website, Varma's extensive experience in medical education and pediatric endocrinology were key factors in his appointment.
Dr. Varma currently serves as the executive associate dean for graduate medical education at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). He also occupies a notable chair as the Grover E. Murray Professor and holds the Ted Hartman Endowed Chair in Medical Education at TTUHSC. His academic involvement extends to editorial positions, including that of an associate editor for Advances in Pediatrics and a editorial board member for the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Moreover, Varma's list of affiliations is long and distinguished. It includes memberships in the American Pediatric Society, Society for Pediatric Research, and the Endocrine Society. He has also served the medical community through the Council on Graduate Medical Education for the Health Resources & Services Administration. Reflecting his commitment to diabetes care, Varma has held presidency at the American Diabetes Association and has been a former Texas affiliate chair of endocrinology for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
His past contributions to the Texas Medical Board district Three Review Committee are notable, having previously served for six years, in addition to a five-year term on the TMB. His leadership and expertise were also utilized on the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response for an duration of four years. Varma obtained his academic degrees from the University of Lucknow and King George Medical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and medical degrees, and was subsequently honored with a Doctorate (DSc) from KGMU and an Honorary Fellowship (FRCP) from Royal College of Physicians.
