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- AMS Announces 2026 Award WinnersLITTLE ROCK, AR—April 1, 2026—Arkansas Medical Society Announces 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Other Prestigious Award Winners Ahead of Annual Meeting… Read more: AMS Announces 2026 Award Winners
- State Medical Society Elects OfficersLITTLE ROCK, AR – April 17, 2026 – The Arkansas Medical Society, a physician group advocating for healthcare improvements statewide,… Read more: State Medical Society Elects Officers
- Naveen Patil, MD, and Robert Arrington, MD, Among Recognized Leaders in Public Health at Arkansas Medical Society’s 2026 Annual MeetingLITTLE ROCK, AR – April 17, 2025 – The Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) held its President’s Gala and Annual Meeting… Read more: Naveen Patil, MD, and Robert Arrington, MD, Among Recognized Leaders in Public Health at Arkansas Medical Society’s 2026 Annual Meeting
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Annual Meeting Honors: Lifetime Achievement Awards![]()
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On April 11, Arkansas physicians, medical students, and healthcare leaders gathered in Little Rock for the Arkansas Medical Society’s Annual Meeting—a day of connection, learning, and well-deserved accolades. During the meeting, the Society recognized outstanding achievements in and lifelong contributions to the field of medicine. ![]()
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👏 Today, we celebrate the 2026 AMS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD recipients in the categories of 1) Healthcare Leadership; 2) Physician; and 3) Volunteerism. ![]()
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🏆 Healthcare Leadership: Marcy Doderer, FACHE (Arkansas Children’s)![]()
🏆 Physician: Teresita Angtuaco, MD (UAMS)![]()
🏆 Physician: Hemendra Shah, MD (UAMS)![]()
🏆 Volunteer: Carol Bridges![]()
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Congratulations to these and all this year’s winners. The Society thanks you for your contributions to healthcare in Arkansas!![]()
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📌 Stay tuned for more highlights from the 2026 AMS Annual Meeting.![]()
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The Arkansas Medical Society was honored to welcome UAMS Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, MD, as an evening speaker and award presenter during the 2026 Annual Session held April 11, 2026, in Little Rock. During his remarks, Dr. Barnes reminded attendees of the strong partnership between AMS and UAMS, built over years of collaboration on advocacy efforts that have supported physicians and improved patient care across Arkansas. The Society extends its appreciation to Dr. Barnes for being with us at the meeting and for his dedication to advancing healthcare in our state.![]()
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An Arkansas native, practicing surgeon, and career AMS member, Dr. Barnes stepped into the role of chancellor after serving as interim chancellor since July 2025. A founding director of the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital at UAMS, he is widely recognized as a leader in joint replacement and holds the Carl L. Nelson, MD, Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery.![]()
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Pictured: Dr. Barnes; Tanya and C. Lowry Barnes, MD![]()
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Annual Meeting Highlights: Speakers![]()
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During this year’s annual meeting, held April 11 in Little Rock, educational speakers delivered high-energy, highly efficient presentations to attendees! In short order, listeners came away with the latest updates on best practices and current innovations related to timely topics like obesity, artificial intelligence, gynecology / obstetrics, and more. ![]()
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👏 Today, we celebrate and thank the following speakers for presenting! ![]()
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💡 Artificial Intelligence: Ian Moore, PhD![]()
💡 Cervical Cancer Screening: Lisa Bazzett Matabele, MD![]()
💡 Hematology/Oncology: Jim Chen, MD; Sam Makhoul, MD![]()
💡 Hypertensive Disease: David Dobies, MD![]()
💡 Obesity: Dinesh Edem, MD![]()
💡 Pain Management: Scott Lucchese, MD ![]()
💡 Antibiotic Stewardship: Amanda Novack, MD![]()
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📌 Stay tuned for more highlights from the 2026 AMS Annual Meeting.![]()
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