AMS Welcomes 14 New Members
The physicians listed below have recently 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…
Dr. John Wilson Named UALR’s “2013 SpectacUALR Honoree”
Congratulations to long time AMS member, and past-president John L. Wilson, MD for being named the 2013 UALR SpectacULAR Honoree." Dr. Wilson spent 38 years at OrthoArkansas until his retirement in 2007. Two years ago, he missed treating patients and began working again at UAMS in orthopedic triage.…
AMS Announces New Officers for 2013-2014
On May 4, 2013, the AMS House of Delegates elected or re-elected members to the following positions: (denoted with an asterisk) Those without an asterisk are still serving their previously elected terms. OFFICERS President: Omar Atiq, MD, Pine Bluff* President-elect: Alan Wilson, MD, Crossett* Vice President: G. Edward…
Omar Atiq, MD of Pine Bluff Named New President
Little Rock, AR – Omar Atiq, MD, an oncologist from Pine Bluff, was installed as president of the Arkansas Medical Society at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Little Rock during the organization’s 137th Annual Session. Dr. Atiq has practiced medicine in Arkansas…
President of the Arkansas Down Syndrome Association Honored
Little Rock, AR – Suzanne Hicks of Little Rock was recently recognized for her many contributions to her community by receiving the Arkansas Medical Society’s 2013 Shuffield Award. The award was presented on Saturday, May 4, as a part of the society’s 137th Annual Meeting. Suzanne Hicks is…
Pine Bluff Physician Honored
Dr. Herbert Fendley awarded for service to Arkansas patients. Little Rock, AR – Herbert Fendley, MD, of Pine Bluff has dedicated his career to enriching the lives of others. In honor of his years of service, the Arkansas Medical Society has named Dr. Fendley as the 2013 Asklepion…
AMS Welcomes 35 New Members
The following physicians have recently illustrated their commitment to improving health care in this community and our state by joining the Arkansas Medical Society. “As a society members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of over 4,000 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting…
Education and Open Voting to Headline State Physician Meeting
May 4th will mark the first ever Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Medical Society where voting in the House of Delegates will be open to any and all dues-paying members. This new policy, enacted in 2012, allows every physician an opportunity to have a say in the Society’s…
Physicians Rally at State Capitol
AMS members in white coats rallied on the Capitol steps today in support of healthcare expansion. Dr. Clark Fincher of Searcy is pictured here speaking to the crowd.
AMS District Trustee Elections
District Trustee Elections It's important to our Society that all eligible members have the opportunity to choose the physician leaders who will represent them in the coming year and lead the AMS. Ballots containing the names of candidates for the respective districts will be sent according to the…
Arkansas Family Physicians Lead the Way in EMR
Arkansas’ family practice physicians are outdoing their national peers in converting from paper to electronic records, which promise better efficiency and containment of cost, according a report in the Annals of Family Medicine. About 68 percent of family physicians in the U.S. had converted their practices to electronic…