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Arkansas Medical Society
142 nd Annual Session
May 4-5, 2018 | DeGray Lake Resort State Park | Bismarck, Ark.
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Join fellow physicians at DeGray Lake Resort State Park to share and debate ideas and to have some fun. The meeting will provide
educational programs and the opportunity to discuss advocacy efforts and society business. It will also showcase the products and
services of select vendors. Get involved to make a difference in the future of medicine for you and your patients.
Inaugural Gala
R. Lee Archer, MD, chair of the Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine at UAMS in Little Rock, will
be installed as the 2018-2019 president of the Arkansas Medical Society during the Inaugural Gala on Friday
night. Dr. Archer is a 26-year member of the Society and has served on the AMS Board of Trustees since 2009.
Gala attendees will enjoy a festive dinner as the sun sets over beautiful DeGray Lake. Gala entertainment will
be by Glen Ward, a professional humorist and inspirational speaker, whose engagements have taken him across
America addressing corporations, government agencies, chambers and associations of all sizes.
AMS House of Delegates
The AMS House of Delegates, composed of delegates from component medical societies, specialty societies, mem-
bers of the board of trustees, AMS past presidents and vice speaker, is AMS’ legislative and policy making body. Any
dues-paying member of the society has full-voting rights. All members are invited to attend the AMS House of Del-
egates meeting. Any member may submit a resolution to AMS for consideration. Deadline for submission is April 13.
Any item of business not submitted by April 13 must have two-thirds consent of attending delegates for introduction
at the meeting. Guest speaker will be Gerald E. Harmon, MD, chair of the American Medical Association Board of
Trustees. Dr. Harmon is a family medicine specialist who has practiced for more than 30 years in coastal South Carolina.
Hotel Room Reservations
For room reservations at DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge, please call 501-865-5851 and mention the Society for a lodge room rate
of $140 plus tax for a King or Queen Deluxe Lakeview or $110 plus tax for a King or Queen Deluxe Resort View.
Schedule of Events*
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ArkMed-PAC Committee Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Break with Exhibitors
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Educational Session
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
President’s Gala 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
50-Year Club Luncheon 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Break with Exhibitors
Saturday, May 5, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SVMIC Educational Program 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Educational Session
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Break with Exhibitors 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
AMS Board of Trustees Meeting
Friday, May 4, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MEFFA Committee Meeting
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
AMS House of Delegates Meeting
*Tentative
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