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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Center for Implementation Research is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Health to provide free education for healthcare professionals across Arkansas through the Academic Detailing Program known as AR-ADEPT.![]()
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What is Academic Detailing? Academic detailing is a nationally supported initiative where trained healthcare professionals offer one-on-one education to providers. These sessions focus on evidence-based approaches to managing chronic pain and substance use disorders, including:![]()
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• Strategies for safely tapering opioids ![]()
• Evidence-based screening and referral practices for substance misuse ![]()
• FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders![]()
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🎉 FRIDAY MEMBER FEATURE starts NOW!![]()
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This week, we're proud to spotlight AMS Chair of the Board Jacob Dickinson, MD.![]()
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A career member of the Arkansas Medical Society, Dr. Dickinson has held multiple leadership roles on the Board of Trustees and has been a dedicated advocate for Arkansas physicians and the patients they serve. In his Mountain Home community, he provides expert surgical care as part of the physician team at Ozark Surgical Group.![]()
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Thank you, Dr. Dickinson, for your commitment to medicine, your AMS colleagues, and your communit#empoweringphysiciansc#improvingmedicinei#forphysiciansandtheirpatientsi#YourCareIsAtOurCorerCore
In Arkansas, a new class of resident physicians are preparing to begin residency, where training meets real-world patient care. At the heart of this work is a shared commitment to provide patients with compassionate, high-quality care. ![]()
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Learn more: www.arkmed.org/advocacy/advocacy-care-campaign/ #YourCareIsAtOurCore![]()
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AMS offers a significant 75% discount to all new Arkansas physicians who join AMS. Physicians only qualify if you join during your first year of practice in Arkansas. Membership dues will be prorated over the two following years, giving you a savings of over $600.
The AMS Info Hub is the member-only portal where members can connect with us and their peers in a virtual environment. You can update your contact information, access member-only resources, set up payment profiles and automatic billing for dues and PAC donations, and more!
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