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…
AMS Trustee Nominations Are Being Accepted
AMS District Trustee nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2015. District Trustees will be elected by AMS members in the respective districts, with voting taking place from February 16 – 27, 2015. Nominations will be accepted through the nomination form from any member (or group/organization) in the…
Fall Meeting to Be Held Atop Mount Magazine
Join us on Friday, Oct. 31 for the AMS Fall Meeting. Every two years AMS members gather to discuss healthcare issues that may be considered in the upcoming legislative session. We will hear from state representatives and Scott Smith, JD, director of AMS governmental affairs, who will outline…
Yelvington Named New AMS Board Chairman
Dennis Yelvington, MD, of Stuttgart was elected Chairman of the AMS Board of Trustees at the August Board meeting. Dr. Yelvington has served as a district trustee since 2007. He has been a member of the Society since 1985.
AMS Welcomes 28 New Members
By joining the Arkansas Medical Society, the physicians listed below have illustrated their commitment to improving health care in this community and our state by joining the Arkansas Medical Society. “As society members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and…
Many Ark docs moving from solo to group practices
KATV - Breaking News, Weather and Razorback Sports LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - It's a trend you might have noticed when making an appointment with your doctor - more and more doctors are moving from solo practices to group practices. Channel 7 reached out to doctors and experts to…
AMS Welcomes 77 New Members
By joining the Arkansas Medical Society, the physicians listed below have illustrated their commitment to improving health care in this community and our state by joining the Arkansas Medical Society. “As society members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and…
AMS FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES 24-YEAR MISSION
The foundation was founded by the Arkansas Medical Society in 1989 and has utilized the volunteer services of many physicians throughout the state. The goal of the program was to deliver donated care in the same setting as those with insurance coverage, i.e., in the physician's office. Since…