UAMS College of Medicine Chair to be named after AMS
The Arkansas Medical Society Board of Trustees has approved a six-year plan to raise $500,000 of the $1.5 million needed to endow The Arkansas Medical Society Distinguished Dean's chair. The AMS and UAMS College of Medicine share strong bonds dating back over 130 years. By helping to establish…
AMS Welcomes 13 New Members in January
By joining the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS), the physicians listed below have illustrated their commitment to improving health care in their communities and our state. “As AMS members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting…
WRMC Participating in Global Study
AMS Board Member, Seth Barnes, MD and member Deborah A. Johnson, MD, are part of the team conducting this worldwide clinical study governed by the National Institute of Health (NIH). Article from www.whiteriverhealthsystem.com, January 11, 2017. White River Medical Center (WRMC) is currently the only hospital in the…
The One SURE THING in Medicine
It has been an interesting 2016, has it not? Governor Hutchinson proposed – the Arkansas Legislature passed; and HHS has issued a waiver for – a revision to Arkansas Medicaid Expansion; we have survived a campaign season and election which went very differently from what many pundits had…
New Issue of AMS NewsBriefs Now Available
The latest issue of AMS NewsBriefs has been distributed via email and printed mail. Members, if you do not receive a copy, please give us a call to update your subscription preferences at 800-542-1058. The issue is available online in the Publications section as well as excerpts in the Latest News section.…
91st Arkansas General Assembly
The Regular Session of the 91st Arkansas General Assembly will convene on Monday, January 9, 2017. If, like previous general sessions, AMS anticipates the session extending into April. Please watch for the AMS legislative alerts and be ready to contact your legislator if identified on the alert. With…
Physician Leadership Opportunities
No entity has more influence over health care in Arkansas than the Arkansas Medical Society. If you are ready to take an active role in channeling that influence, consider running for the AMS Board of Trustees. There are currently 37 District Trustees representing ten geographic areas of the…
Save the Date: 2017 AMS Annual Meeting
The AMS annual meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock on May 5-6, 2017. This meeting offers AMS members continuing medical education programs, networking opportunities, a vendor showcase and a good time with your colleagues. The welcome reception and President's Gala will be held in…
Dr. James Suen of Little Rock Receives High Honor
Dr. Omar Atiq presented the Arkansas Medical Society's Asklepion Award to Dr. James Suen of Little Rock at the July, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting. The Askelpion Award honors an AMS member for their service, leadership, and excellence in serving the community through medical practice. Dr. James Suen…
Switch & Save with the Arkansas Medical Society VISA Gold or VISA Platinum Credit Card
VISA is exclusively for AMS members and features a new "Select Rewards Program," which offers a wide variety of money-saving benefits. Make the move today and take advantage of one of the many benefits of being an AMS member. With this introductory offer, members will enjoy 4.9% APR*…
AMS Welcomes 46 New Members
By joining the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS), the physicians listed below have illustrated their commitment to improving health care in their communities and our state. “As AMS members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting…