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The Arkansas Medical Society kicked off its 2026 Regional Meeting series on Saturday, July 18, in Searcy at Unity Health-White County Medical Center with an outstanding turnout of practicing physicians and residents.![]()
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The meeting was an outstanding opportunity for networking and learning. Topics included building relationships with legislators, effectively applying for fellowships, and dementia screening and evaluation parameters. The meeting also featured 15 research posters showcasing outstanding work by Arkansas trainee physicians. Poster winners included residents Kimberly Brown, MD; Khjem Phan, MD; and first-place winner Saud Sarhan, MBBCHO. The AMS congratulates these winners and their co-authors. ![]()
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Special thanks to Dr Shailendra Singh, MD, FACP for championing this meeting in his home community. Also, the AMS is grateful to our fellowship presentation panelists, poster judges (Drs. Jyoti Chaudhary, David Covey, Nicole Lawson, and Amy Daniel) and legislators (Sen. Jonathan Dismang and Rep. Jim Wooten) for their invaluable contributions to Saturday's meeti#arkmedonlinen#empoweringphysiciansc#improvingmedicinei#YourCareIsAtOurCorer#physicianintrainingining
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Arkansas Medical Society's Annual Insurance Conference. This event, offered in three locations for your convenience, brings together major players in health care for a day of discussion on issues vital to your practice. Stay informed and engaged. REGISTER your staff today by following the QR code for the conference of your choice. More information at arkmed.org/events.
Great turnout for the AMS Regional Meeting in Searcy. Grateful to Unity Health for providing a fantastic space and great support. We’re having a very informative discussion with Fellowship Program Directors and their advice for residents.
AMS offers a significant 75% discount to all new Arkansas physicians who join AMS. Physicians only qualify if you join during your first year of practice in Arkansas. Membership dues will be prorated over the two following years, giving you a savings of over $600.
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