Arkansas Medical Society

The Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) is a physician-formed and physician-led organization that represents the physicians in Arkansas who are committed to shaping medicine's future. It was formed in 1875 by a small group of physicians who recognized the need to work together to improve healthcare, and in 2025 the Society celebrated 150 years of advocacy. AMS is dedicated to improving healthcare in Arkansas and helping physicians focus on caring for their patients, serving as an advocate, support system, and source for healthcare news and resources. The Society is led by a Board of Trustees and an Executive Committee, holds an Annual Session each spring and a Fall Meeting on even-numbered years ahead of regular legislative sessions, and its governmental affairs team represents members' interests at the state Capitol and in Washington.

The Arkansas Medical Society was formed in 1875 by a small group of physicians who recognized the need to work together to improve healthcare. In 2025, the Society celebrated 150 years of advocacy. Through the years, the Society has grown to become one of the most respected and influential healthcare organizations in Arkansas. It was created by its predecessors to help ease physicians' burden, increase their reach as individuals, look out for their interests, and make them better physicians. The Society was founded on the principle that by combining efforts, members become a powerful force for physicians and their patients. At the AMS Annual Session and Fall Meeting, members come together to review the year's goals and activities, plan for upcoming tasks and elect new officers; the Annual Session is held each spring and the Fall Meeting is held on even-numbered years ahead of regular legislative sessions.

Physician-formed and physician-led advocate and support system for Arkansas physicians.

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