AMS Annual Meeting – May 2-3, 2014 – Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain
All AMS members are invited to attend the 138th Annual Session. Events will include educational programs, exhibits, State Volunteer Mutual Risk Management Seminar, and the President's Gala honoring incoming president, Alan Wilson, MD, of Crossett. Visit the AMS meeting page for updates as they become available. With the…
Board of Trustee Nominations Due Feb 1
If you are interested in serving on the AMS Board of Trustees as a District Trustee or would like to nominate someone to serve, contact Kay Waldo or call 501-224-8967 for more information. District trustees will be elected by AMS members with the voting taking place February 17-28, 2014. …
Proposed Amendments to the AMS Constitution and Bylaws
The Arkansas Medical Society Constitution and Bylaws Committee met on January 20, 2014 and recommended the following proposed amendments be submitted to the House of Delegates at its May meeting. Members of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee are Charles Logan, MD, Little Rock Chairman; Amy Cahill, MD, Pine…
AMS Forming New APRN/PA Interest Group
Recognizing that most APRNs and PAs work directly with physicians either in an employment or team-based model, the AMS Board of Trustees has authorized the creation of a PA/APRN Interest Group. These professionals are invaluable to the physician's practice and play an important role as part of the…
2014 Award Nominations
The Arkansas Medical Society is seeking nominations for the 2014 Asklepion, Shuffield and Student Leadership Awards. Asklepion and Shuffield Award recipients will be honored at the annual meeting Saturday, May 4, at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain. The Student Leadership Award will be presented during…
SVMIC Supports AMS Leadership Development
John Mize, president and CEO of State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company, presented the Arkansas Medical Society with a $22,000 check in support of leadership development during the recent AMS Fall Board Meeting. AMS deeply appreciates this contribution and continued support.
Opportunity to Serve as an AMS Trustee
AMS District Trustee nominations are now being accepted through February 1, 2014. District Trustees will be elected by AMS members in the respective districts, with voting taking place from February 17-28, 2014. Eligibility criteria: must live and/or practice in the district you wish to represent; be an Active, Direct…
AMS Welcomes 48 New Members
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 4,000 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting the…
AMS Member Clinic Receives $170,517 for Healthy Living Campaign
The Delta Regional Authority recently awarded ARcare of East Arkansas $170,517 to further health outcomes through the “Eat Better Move More” Healthy Lifestyle Campaign and the Brinkley Health Center, Wellness Center and Mobile Unit. This investment is part of the Healthy Workforce Challenge program that has awarded $800,000…
Dr. Richard “Whit” Hall Honored
The Arkansas Chapter of The March of Dimes recently honored AMS member, Dr. Richard "Whit" Hall at their annual Signature Chefs Auction at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. This event was attended by over 600 medical professionals, friends of UAMS, and many other distinguished guests including…
Organized Medical Staff Committee
AMS believes that medical staffs across the state share common concerns and challenges yet have no venue to explore these issues with others going through the same issues. Examples include bylaws, call, employment issues, peer review, and self-governance. To that end, AMS is creating a committee to bring…