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Iowa Medical Society Announces Two Leadership Additions DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) is pleased to announce two leadership additions to kick off 2026, strengthening the organization’s communications, policy, and advocacy efforts on behalf of Iowa physicians and the patients they serve. Josie Sylte has been named director of communications and marketing,…

Two physicians elected to serve as Iowa delegates to the American Medical Association for 2026 term DES MOINES, IA – Two physician members from the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) were recently elected to serve as delegates to the American Medical Association (AMA). They are: Tyler Olson, MD – The Iowa Clinic, Des Moines Sharmini Rasakulasuriar,…

Four physicians join the Iowa Medical Society Foundation Board of Directors DES MOINES, IA – Four physicians from around the state have joined the Iowa Medical Society Foundation (IMSF) Board of Directors. They are: Mikayla Brockmeyer, DO – UnityPoint Health Resident, Des Moines Kim Kenne, MD – University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City Alexander…

Healthcare Workforce Summit Report Identifies Three Themes for Helping Solve Iowa’s Healthcare Labor Shortage Crisis DES MOINES – The Iowa Medical Society released the Healthcare Workforce report which captures three overarching themes to solving the labor shortage in Iowa. Participants from the May 14 Healthcare Workforce Summit meeting earlier this year voted and agreed these…