Celebrating 150 Years of Empowering Physicians in Arkansas!
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AMS members, what does the Arkansas Medical Society mean to you?![]()
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"AMS helps us lead, grow, and protect the future of medicine in our state," said 30-year AMS member Omar Atiq, MD. ![]()
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"It's a unique organization, led by physicians ... advocating for important issues in an ever-changing healthcare climate," said long-time member Nirvana Manning, MD. ![]()
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Watch this video for more from these physicians and other AMS members on the importance of the Society during this 150th anniversary year. ![]()
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🎉 AMS Annual Event Spotlight: Educational Presentations![]()
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The Arkansas Medical Society’s recent annual meeting (held May 30-31, 2025) carried a special sense of celebration and connection, marking not only 150 years of service to Arkansas physicians and patients, but also 150 years of fostering a strong, supportive community of medical professionals.![]()
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Educational presentations covered weighty topics that included antibiotic stewardship, obesity, maternal and child health, physician wellbeing, cancer, medical malpractice, public health and legislative healthcare policy, past/present/future of the Society, and more. Speakers and presenters included AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD; Ryan Dare, MD; Arkansas Surgeon General Kay Chandler, MD; Prasad Padala, MD; the deans of Arkansas's medical schools; Historian Sam Taggart, MD; and others. ![]()
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👏 The AMS appreciates each speaker and presenter. Enjoy these highlights, and stay tuned for more highlights of the AMS annual meeting and 150th anniversary event. ![]()
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🎉 AMS Annual Event Spotlight: 2025-2026 AMS Bradley Bibb, MD ![]()
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The Arkansas Medical Society’s recent annual meeting was more festive than ever, marking a historic milestone—150 years of service to the physicians and patients of Arkansas. ![]()
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The pinnacle of the event was the 2025 AMS Presidential Gala honoring incoming AMS President Bradley Bibb, MD, of Jonesboro. Raised in Lake City, Dr. Bibb has 20 years of experience in family medicine and is the founder of Access Medical Clinics, which operates more than 70 clinics in nine states and serves patients across 150 skilled nursing facilities. ![]()
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"It's an honor to accept the presidency on such a momentous occasion," said Dr. Bibb. "I'm reminded of our incredible legacy and the immense responsibility we bear. We share a common goal: to prevent pain and suffering and provide the best possible care for those who rely on us. That guiding principle should unite us all. Here's to the next 150 years of progress, innovation, and compassionate care." ![]()
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👏 AMS Members can learn more about Dr. Bibb in the Summer issue of the AMS Journal. ![]()
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📌 Stay tuned for more highlights from this memorable event.![]()
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