AMS Northwest Arkansas Regional Meeting

AMS Northwest Arkansas Regional Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2026 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM) (CDT)

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5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery

6461 E. Guy Terry Road
Springdale, AR 72764

Poster Submission details below.

AGENDA:
5:30     Registration & Dinner
6:15     Welcome and Introductions
6:30     Meet-and-Greet with Legislators
7:00     Panel Discussions
            Applying for Residency Programs
            Applying for Fellowship Programs
7:30     Educational Presentation      
            Obesity/Glucose Monitoring
            Rachel Kilpatrick, MD
8:00     Educational Presentation
            
VIP Guests
Kay Chandler, MD, Surgeon General, State of Arkansas
Lucas Campbell, MD, President and CEO, Washington Regional
Ryan Cork, MSHA, Vice Chancellor, UAMS NW Regional Campus
Leslie Stone, MD, MPH, Associate Dean, UAMS NW Regional Campus
Beth Nelson, MD, Executive Vice Dean, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
Claude Pirtle, MD, MBA, President, Heartland Whole Health Institute
Sonal Bhakta, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Mercy NW Arkansas Communities
Rachel Kilpatrick, MD, President, Washington County Medical Society
Scott Musick, DO, Chief Medical Officer, Freeman Health System

Featured Legislators
Sen. Bart Hester, President Pro Tem, Arkansas State Senate
Sen. Clint Penzo, Arkansas State Senate
Rep. Kendra Moore, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Rep. Denise Garner, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Rep. Diana Gonzalez Worthen, Arkansas State House of Representatives
Rep. Nick Burkes, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Featured Program Directors (Residency)
Sheena CarlLee, MD, (Internal Medicine, UAMS/Washington Regional)
Gilbert-Roy Kamoga, MD (Internal Medicine, UAMS/Mercy)
Joana Mack, MD (Medical Director, Pediatric Partnerships, UAMS/ACH)

Featured Program Directors (Fellowships)
Priya Mendiratta, MD (Geriatrics, UAMS)


Poster Submissions
Deadline: October 2
Click here to submit your poster.


To receive a sponsorship prospectus, please contact
Mary Ann Mansfield (mamansfield@arkmed.org) or Rachel Kilpatrick, MD (rachelkilpatrick@gmail.com).

Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery
6461 E Guy Terry Rd.
Springdale, AR 72764 United States

Free Parking Available

Event Contact
Mary Ann Mansfield
501-224-8967
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Thursday, October 8, 2026 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM) (CDT)

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