AMS Announces 2026 Award Winners
LITTLE ROCK, AR—April 1, 2026—Arkansas Medical Society Announces 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Other Prestigious Award Winners Ahead of Annual Meeting The 2026 AMS Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients: Healthcare LeadershipMarcy Doderer, FACHE PhysicianTeresita Angtuaco, MDHemendra Shah, MD VolunteerCarol Bridges The 2026 AMS Best Faculty Award RECIPIENTS: Early CareerHolly Agud,…
State Medical Society Elects Officers
LITTLE ROCK, AR – April 17, 2026 – The Arkansas Medical Society, a physician group advocating for healthcare improvements statewide, recently elected new officers who will help lead the organization in 2026 and 2027. Naveen Patil, MD, MHSA, MA, FACP, FIDSA, of Little Rock, has been named the…
Naveen Patil, MD, and Robert Arrington, MD, Among Recognized Leaders in Public Health at Arkansas Medical Society’s 2026 Annual Meeting
LITTLE ROCK, AR – April 17, 2025 – The Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) held its President’s Gala and Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Little Rock. A highlight of the celebration was the installation of Naveen Patil, MD, of Little Rock,…
The Financial Blind Spot Most Doctors Don’t Know They Have
By Michael Jerkins, MD, M. Ed., President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial Medical training prepares you to take exceptional care of patients, but it rarely prepares you to manage your own finances.Highly Trained in Medicine, Not FinanceFour years of medical school, years of residency, and potential fellowship leave…
Personal Loan vs. Credit Card: Which Do I Need?
By Michael Jerkins, MD, M. Ed., President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial Which is better: a personal loan or a credit card? The answer depends on how you plan to use it.For physicians, both can help cover expenses like exam fees, relocation costs, or unexpected bills. Understanding which…
Board of Trustees Elections – Voting Now Open
The voting period runs February 10-March 2, 2026. It’s important to our Society that all eligible members have the opportunity to choose the physician leaders who will represent them on theBoard of Trusteesin the coming year and lead the Arkansas Medical Society. AMS Active, Life, and Emeritus members…
AMS Launches Your Care is at Our Core Campaign
ARKANSAS, December 2025 — The Arkansas Medical Society is proud to launch the Your Care is At Our Core Campaign in partnership with the American Medical Association to strengthen the bond between patients and their physicians, the foundation of healthcare. Over the past few years, physicians have faced…
Steven A. Webber, MBChB, MRCP Named Recipient of the AMS Distinguished Dean’s Chair
Arkansas Medical Society leadership was privileged to attend the formal investiture of Steven A. Webber, MBChB, MRCP, recipient of the AMS Distinguished Dean’s Chair, on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Fred W. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. In attendance were David…
2026 Nominations for Board of Trustees Elections
Candidate Applications Now Being Accepted for 2026-27 Board of Trustees. Closing January 23, 2026. To nominate, see the form below. The Arkansas Medical Society is now accepting candidate applications for district trustees. Nominations close January 23, 2026. District Trustees are elected by AMS members in each of the…
How Physicians Can Improve Their Credit Scores
By Michael Jerkins, MD, M. Ed., President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial Even with high earning potential, many physicians face credit challenges. Student loan debt, limited income during residency, and the financial demands of medical training can make it hard to maintain a strong credit profile. Why Credit…
Save the Date – Annual Meeting 2026
Our 2025 Annual Meeting was a fantastic celebration of the Society’s 150th Anniversary—thank you to all who made it a success! With that milestone behind us, we’re setting our sights on the future. Mark your calendars: the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting will take place April 11, 2026 at…