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Geriatrics: A Challenging and Rewarding Subspecialty

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 me to care for them and honor them,” said Geriatrician Homer Brooks, MD,…

A Veterans Day Salute

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. The U.S. formally entered the global conflict in April of 1917. As American…

Opioid Tales – Games Patients Play

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 night he was telling me about a recent experience with a patient (no,…

Dealing with Drug-Seeking Patients

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 patients can cause when they exhibit "drug seeking" behaviors. You can read "Dealing…

Becoming Social: A Discussion on Using Social Media in Medicine

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. Having an online presence as a doctor may afford you the power to…

A New Battle in an Old War: Smoking Gives Way to Vaping

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 another tobacco-related health crisis reemerging as alternative forms of nicotine delivery have become…

Take a Look Inside Correctional Medicine in Arkansas

"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 basic medical care, with basic equipment and dedicated staff. If you approach it…

Osteopathic Medical Schools Featured in May Edition of Journal

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 Jonesboro and the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Forth Smith both strive…

Read the February issue of the Journal

The February issue of the Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society is now available and accessible to everyone!  Check it out! https://joom.ag/qxTa We are always looking for interesting content that would appeal to our members, so if you have a story or topic that you would like to see…