SAN ANTONIO (July 26, 2012) - James Larry Holly, M.D., a Beaumont family physician and CEO of Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA, www.jameslhollymd.com), today was named the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient by the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio.
Dr. Holly was selected for his four decades of service to the Beaumont community, his unparalleled involvement in and support for the School of Medicine, and his national leadership on key medical issues, including electronic health records and clinical decision support.
“Larry Holly has made an indelible impact on the School of Medicine since graduating in 1973,” said School of Medicine Dean Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano, M.D., who is also vice president for medical affairs of the Health Science Center. “He has worked tirelessly and enthusiastically to advance our mission - serving as president of the Alumni Association for four years, actively participating in primary care education for students and faculty on campus, and investing generously in student scholarships, faculty endowments and educational programs.”
Dr. Holly said receiving the award this year is especially meaningful to him in light of the recent passing of F. Carter Pannill, M.D., who was dean during Dr. Holly’s time as a student and was a trusted mentor to him.
Dr. Holly is a founding partner of SETMA, a practice that exemplifies the concept of the patient-centered medical home. SETMA physicians strive to get close to their patients, establishing trust and positively impacting their care. Primary care is a “specialty of people,” Dr. Holly said during a March speech at the Health Science Center. “Their stories are the most valuable things we’ve got.” He is also an Adjunct Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Health Science Center.
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