For 140 years, the monthly Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society has served Arkansas physicians with education and information covering numerous topics. Published by the Arkansas Medical Society, its purpose is to share independent, peer-reviewed scientific research articles written by Arkansas physicians, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals, as well as timely feature articles on the latest issues facing physicians. The Journal also serves as a communications tool for our members, sharing important news, events, and advocacy efforts that… Read More

Trauma early in life can have lasting impacts on health, and in Arkansas, the statistics are even more alarming.  Over 54% of Arkansas children have one or more Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), and research is… Read More

In our December edition of the Journal, we highlight the challenges and rewards of physicians who specialize in geriatrics. “I think a lot of people aren’t interested in older folks, but it’s a treat to… Read More

The following commentary was written by District 9 Trustee Robert Zimmerman, MD, PhD for the November edition of the Journal.  On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated, igniting World War I.… Read More

From our Executive Vice President, David Wroten: I’m having dinner with one of my favorite physician friends a few weeks ago. He’s an anesthesiologist specializing in pain management. We don’t usually talk shop, but that… Read More

We are very excited about the November issue of the Journal that will be hitting mailboxes in the next few days.  The Journal talked with member physicians about the drain of time and resources that… Read More

Post. Share. Like. Follow. These are the simple commands of social media that dominate our world, and today’s physician must make an informed decision about his or her professional and personal use of social media.… Read More

New delivery system. Same old tobacco stain. Those of us who lived through Big Tobacco’s undoing in the 90s may not want to believe it. As physicians, you especially may be growing weary to see… Read More

“I tell new hires or interviewed applicants that it’s like working in a third-world country,” said Nannette Vowell, MD, of her work as medical director of the Ouachita River Correctional Unit’s Special Needs Hospital. “It’s… Read More

“This was probably the most challenging legislative session faced by the Arkansas Medical Society, at least in my 35-year career,” began AMS Executive Director David Wroten from the conference room of the Society’s Little Rock… Read More

The May edition of the Journal is hitting mailboxes, and in this issue we cover the osteopathic medical schools in Arkansas and their impact on physician shortages and access to care.  NYITCOM at A-State in… Read More