A Brand “New” Issue of the Journal: Spring 2022
By Laura HaywoodManaging Editor, The Journal When a publication has been around since the 1890s (yes, you read that correctly - eighteen ninety!), it's not surprising that said publication has undergone many changes through the years. What once was the only way of sharing Society news and information…
2022 AMS Student Leadership Award
The Arkansas Medical Society is seeking nominations for the 2022 AMS Student Leadership Award. This award will be presented at the UAMS White Coat Ceremony in August.The Arkansas Medical Society Student Leadership Award recipient will not only receive the honor of this prestigious award and a commemorative plaque…
New District Trustees Elected for AMS Board
The elections for the AMS District Trustees concluded on February 28, 2022. The following members were elected to serve a two-year term that will begin at the May 6, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting. (* indicates incumbent). Officers Elected for 2022-2023: President: Seth Barnes, MD – Hot Springs…
District Trustee Voting Now Open
Vote Today for the 2022 AMS Board of Trustees It’s important to our Society that all eligible members have the opportunity to choose the physician leaders who will represent them on the Board of Trustees in the coming year and lead the AMS. All AMS members (except affiliate…
AMS President Speaks at UAMS Virtual White Coat Ceremony
AMS President Danny Wilkerson, MD, spoke to the incoming freshman at the UAMS College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony held on August 6, 2021. Although originally scheduled to be in-person, this year’s ceremony was changed to virtual again because of the recent increase of COVID cases in Arkansas.…
2021 AMS Student Leadership Award
The Arkansas Medical Society is seeking nominations for the 2021 AMS Student Leadership Award. This award will be presented at the UAMS White Coat Ceremony in August.The Arkansas Medical Society Student Leadership Award recipient will not only receive the honor of this prestigious award and a commemorative plaque…
EVP David Wroten Featured in Healthcare Journal of Arkansas
Thank you Healthcare Journal of Arkansas for the One-on-One article with AMS Executive Vice President David Wroten in the May/June edition of the publication. "The COVID-19 pandemic has been a surprise to many of how powerful the government's role is in healthcare, especially on the state level. For…
The Virtual Exhibit Hall is Now Open!
Check out the brand new AMS Virtual Exhibit Hall to see what our contributors and exhibitors have to offer and sign up for prizes. The exhibit hall is free to attend, but you must register for our upcoming CME event on Friday. Haven't registered for the Annual Membership…
Finding Your Happy in Turbulent Times
Finding your "happy" during turbulent times is one of the hardest things to do. At the annual AMS Membership Meeting on Friday, May 14, Fayetteville-native Kim Hodous will explore the science behind happiness and provide simple ways we can all stay centered during a time when the world…
Mansfield Joins AMS as Director of Administrative Services
AMS welcomes Mary Ann Mansfield as the new Director of Administrative Services. In this position she oversees the administrative staff of the Society in areas including finances, communications, and membership. She is the current Executive Director for the Arkansas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and also…
District Trustee Election Results
The elections for AMS District Trustees concluded on March 12, 2021. The following members were elected for two-year terms and will be confirmed at the Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, May 14, 2021. The trustees who are rotating off the board will also be recognized at the Annual…