Member/Society News
In the Journal: Meet the New AMS President, Dr. Anthony Johnson
We're very excited to introduce the new AMS president for 2023-2024 - Dr. Anthony Johnson. Featured in this issue, Dr. Johnson, a pediatrician from Little Rock, shares his journey as a physician and what he wants to accomplish during his year as president. We also have highlights from…
In the Journal: Value-Based Care
Last month, the AMS Journal Spring issue featured an article on value-based care and how it can improve patient outcomes and bring shared savings. We spoke with SAMA Healthcare in El Dorado about their approach to value-based care, as well as AMS Member Shawn Purifoy at Malvern Family…
Physician Leaders Elected for New Terms on AMS Board
The elections for the AMS executive committee, AMA delegates, and AMS district trustees concluded on February 28, 2023. The following physician members will be sworn in at the AMS Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023. (* indicates incumbent). Executive committee officers are elected for one term…
On Demand: 3 Common Student Loan Mistakes Doctors Make, Panacea Financial
Dr. Michael Jerkins with Panacea Financial presented 3 Common Student Loan Mistakes Doctors Make and discussed ways to avoid them. This on-demand webinar was free to attend, thanks to our partnership with Panacea Financial. For more information, visit www.arkmed.org/panaceafinancial https://vimeo.com/809820437 Recorded on March 15, 2023.
Live Webinar: 3 Common Student Loan Mistakes Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them
You've seen them - announcements about loan forgiveness and new interest rate hikes, but how does it all impact you? Join us on Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. for a live webinar presented by Panacea Financial. You'll learn the ins and outs of these recent developments from…
Save the Date: AMS Annual Membership Meeting is Back In Person!
Book Hotel Room at AMS Rate Here Join fellow physicians IN PERSON at the 2023 AMS Annual Membership meeting at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, Arkansas, on May 11-12, 2023. This educational two-day meeting will feature important educational topics, including a special break-out session for practice administrators and office managers.…
The Gifts That Keep On Giving
AMS Journal, Winter 2023 issueBy David Wroten, AMS Executive Vice President David Wroten, AMS EVP Recently I was preparing for a meeting with a hospital executive to discuss the importance of AMS membership. Most hospital executives want to know not just what AMS does for physicians, but how…
VOTE TODAY: Elections for 2023 AMS Board of Trustees Now Open
VOTE HERE 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 AMS. All AMS members(except affiliate members, medical students, and intern/residents)are eligible to vote in the…
In the Journal: Bringing Physicians and Legislators Together for a Successful Session
In the latest issue of the Journal, we highlight our efforts that are happening at the Capitol right now. Many physicians spend their time being “on-call” – ready to assist their patients as needed, especially in an emergency or critical situation. The #1 job of the Arkansas Medical…
UAMS Mourns Loss of Dean of the College of Medicine, Susan Smyth, MD, PhD
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is sad to announce that Susan Smyth, MD, PhD, executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine died December 31, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Smyth is survived by her husband Andrew and their sons, Edward and William.…
Nominations/Applications Open for AMS Board of Trustees
The Arkansas Medical Society is now accepting nominations/applications for District Trustees. The deadline is February 1, 2023. District Trustees are elected by AMS members in each of the 10 districts. Voting will take place from February 15 – March 1, 2023. The Board of Trustees consists of the…