Student Leadership & Advocacy Program
Agenda
TPMA and TPMSA STUDENT LEAD PROGRAM
Date:October 22, 2026
Time:1:00 pm- 5:30 pm; Reception 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Location:UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Auditorium 1.100
Harlingen, TX 78550
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Join us for the TPMA Student LEAD Program on October 22 at UTRGV for an afternoon designed specifically for podiatric medical students. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow students, hear from physicians and leaders, build your professional network, and learn how to get involved in your profession.
What’s on the Agenda?
1:00–1:10 p.m. | Welcome
1:10–2:10 p.m. | Authentic Leadership & Career Development
Explore what authentic leadership looks like and how you can begin developing your leadership skills now.
2:10–2:20 p.m. | Break & Table Rotation
2:20–3:20 p.m. | Career Mapping & Relationship-Building Actions
Learn practical ways to build your professional network and start thinking strategically about your career.
3:20–3:30 p.m. | Break & Table Rotation
3:30–4:30 p.m. | What I Wish I Had Known and What I’ll Do Now
Hear honest stories, lessons learned, and practical advice from those who have already navigated medical school, residency, and their careers.
4:30–4:35 p.m. | Town Hall Transition
4:35–5:30 p.m. | Legislative Advocacy Town Hall
Learn why advocacy matters, how policy moves, what TPMA is doing to advocate for podiatric medicine, and how you can get involved. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in the conversation.
5:30 p.m. | Wrap-Up
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Reception
End the day by connecting with fellow students, faculty, and podiatric leaders. Food and drinks will be provided.
Why You Should Attend
This is more than another program on your calendar. Student LEAD is an opportunity to invest in yourself, your career, and the future of podiatric medicine.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, make connections, and leave with ideas you can put into action.
👉 Register today and save your spot for TPMA Student LEAD on October 22!
2024 Student Leadership & Advocacy Program Empowers Future Podiatric Leaders
On October 11, 2024, nearly 70 UTRGV SOPM students joined us at the Harlingen Convention Center for the Student Leadership & Advocacy Program. The event focused on developing leadership skills and empowering students to advocate for the podiatric profession.
Engaging roundtable discussions helped students explore their leadership styles, strengthen teamwork, and define the mission of the TPMSA chapter. Special guest Senator Morgan LaMantia shared insights on advocacy, the growing need for podiatrists in Texas, and legislative support for UTRGV’s School of Podiatric Medicine.
By the program’s end, students left with a deeper understanding of leadership, the value of professional organizations, and the importance of advocacy at both state and national levels.
TPMA looks forward to hosting another inspiring Student Leadership & Advocacy Program in 2026!
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