AMS Elects New Officers
On April 18, 2015, G. Edward Bryant, MD of West Memphis was installed as the 2015-2014 president of AMS. Alan Wilson, MD, of Crossett, will serve as Immediate Past President. The AMS House of Delegates elected or re-elected members to the following positions: (# newly elected; *re-elected; ^…
2015 Annual Meeting Recap
Physicians from across the state met on April 17th-18th in Fayetteville to discuss advocacy efforts, elect new physician leaders, participate in educational opportunities and plan for the future of healthcare in our state. At the forefront of each activity was the overarching concern for the patients of Arkansas, as…
G. Edward Bryant, MD Installed as President
Little Rock – G. Edward Bryant, MD, a West Memphis physician, was installed as president of the Arkansas Medical Society at the group’s annual meeting in Fayetteville. He will serve a one-year term through spring 2016. Dr. Bryant, an ophthalmologist, has been an active member of the society…
Journal Wins Awards
The Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society was recently honored with two Bronze Quill Awards presented by the Arkansas Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The awards were in the category of writing and recognized two journal feature articles, both written by head journal writer,…
Beebe and Thompson Receive National Recognition
WASHINGTON – Former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and former Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Thompson were among the seven recipients of the 2015 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service – the highest award for elected officials and government employees from the nation's largest physician organization. The…
Fort Smith Museum Honors the Memory of Dr. Harry P. McDonald in New Exhibit
(SW Times Record) - In celebration of Black History Month, the Fort Smith Museum of History will add new faces to its exhibit in February at the museum, 320 Rogers Ave. Those viewing the Black HIstory Month Exhibit will learn about Dr. Harry P. McDonald, who served as…
January Newsletter Now Availible
The January issue of AMS NewsBriefs has been distributed via email and printed mail. Members, if you did 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…
AMS Welcomes 136 New Members
By joining the Arkansas Medical Society over the last several months, the physicians listed below have illustrated their commitment to improving health care in their communities and our state. “As society members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical…
AMS Seeks Candidates for Leadership Posts – Help Shape Your Profession
Qualified candidates are being sought for District Trustee positions on the AMS Board of Trustees. The Board consists of the major officers (i.e. president, secretary, treasurer, etc.) and District Trustees representing 10 geographic areas of the state. There are at least two District Trustees from each district with…
Congratulations!
While AMS has many friends in the legislature, we wish a special congratulations to some of our closest friends for their recent re-election to serve in the 90th Arkansas General Assembly, convening January 12, 2015: State Senator Cecile Bledsoe (Rogers), State Representative Deborah Ferguson, DDS (West Memphis), State…
2015 Doctor of the Day
The Arkansas Medical Society will again sponsor the "Doctor of the Day" program for the 2015 session of the Arkansas legislature. The legislative session will convene on January 12, 2015, and continues for a minimum of 60 days, but the time can be extended by action of the…