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PEOPLE+ E V E N T S
Volunteer Today for 2019
Doctor of the Day Program
The Arkansas Medical Society will sponsor
the Doctor of the Day program for the 2019 session
of the Arkansas Legislature. The session convenes
on January 14, 2019, and will continue for 60
days, but the time can be extended by action of the
legislature. Volunteers are needed each Monday
through Friday. The “Doctor of the Day” can attend
committee meetings and has floor privileges in the
House and Senate. You should plan to be at the
State Capitol Infirmary from approximately 9:00
a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Please contact Laura Hawkins
at 501-224-8967 or 800-542-1058 if you have any
questions. For more details or to register, visit our
website, www.arkmed.org or call 800-542-1058.
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Arkansas Ophthalmological Society News
John R. Chancellor, MD, with the Jones Eye Institute/UAMS, placed first in the resident
podium competition at the 2018 Table Rock Regional Roundup with his presentation,
“Comparison of the Cytotoxicity, Bacteriostatic Effects, and Ability to Seal Corneal Wounds
Among Several Different Tissue Adhesives.” The Arkansas Ophthalmological Society is one
of the four state societies participating in the regional meeting.
AMS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Nominations are now being accepted for
district trustees. The Board of Trustees consists of
the primary officers of the AMS and district trustees
representing 10 geographic areas of the state.  There
are currently 38 district trustees, which can fluctuate
based upon the number of AMS members in each
district.  The Board of Trustees is responsible for the
business and financial affairs of the AMS including
helping to set policy.  The Board meets quarterly with
meetings generally lasting about two hours.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must live and/or practice in the district
Pictured (left to right): AOS members Christian Hester, MD; Severin Pouly, MD; John Chancellor, MD;
Andrew Perin, MD; Grant Morshedi, MD; David Murphy, MD; and Stephen Davis, MD.
2019 RENEWALS
• Be an Active, Direct or Life member (most
physicians fall into these categories)
• AMS dues must be paid for the current election
year
• Candidates cannot run simultaneously for two
districts (live in one, practice in another)
• Past Presidents are not eligible
Arkansas Urologic
Society News
Arkansas Urologic Society – Mark
Jackson, MD, of Fayetteville was elected to
a two-year term as president of the Arkansas
Urologic Society at their annual meeting in
October.  Mohamed Kamel, MD of Little
Rock was elected secretary-treasurer.  Alex
Finkbeiner, MD, of Little Rock received the
James W. Headstream Award for Lifetime
Achievement in Urology.  
While you’re working hard to make a difference in the lives
of patients, AMS is working hard for members like you.  
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Renew your membership for 2019 at arkmed.org/renew or
watch your mail for renewal information.  2019 is going to be a great year,
but we can’t make it happen without your continued support.
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