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For immediate release: May 9, 2024 DES MOINES, IA – Iowa is currently facing a physician workforce shortage crisis and is ranked 45th in the nation for patient-to-physician ratios per 100,000 population. To address the shortage and other state healthcare priorities, the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) will be in Cedar Rapids to meet with the healthcare community to discuss these pressing issues on Wednesday, May 22. “Communities like Cedar Rapids are essential to the progress of addressing Iowa’s physician shortage. With the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine so close by, we must focus on retaining graduates through strategic residency placements,” said Alison Lynch, MD, and IMS president-elect. “Collaboration with universities and healthcare partners is key. Every Iowan deserves access to healthcare, and we’re committed to making that possible by increasing the number of physicians practicing here.” Medical students choosing Iowa One shining example is Alexandra Sharp, MD candidate, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine (soon to be graduate) who begins her OB/GYN residency in Iowa City this summer. “The faculty and residents were welcoming and supportive and I felt like this was the place for me,” Sharp said. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for the providers I have worked with and received incredible training at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.” Sharp said she felt at home in the obstetrics and gynecology department and recognizes the “opportunity to improve the health and wellness of women throughout the state.” According to the…
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Physician Shortage Crisis in Cedar Rapids
For immediate release: May 9, 2024 DES MOINES, IA – Iowa is currently facing a physician workforce shortage crisis and is ranked 45th in the nation for patient-to-physician ratios per 100,000 population. To address the shortage and other state healthcare priorities, the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) will be in Cedar…
Read MoreUrban Bicycle Food Ministry, Vallery Griffis, and Marygrace Elson, MD, honored at IMS President’s Reception
For immediate release: April 22, 2024 DES MOINES — The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) proudly announces the recipients of its esteemed awards for 2024, recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to public health and the field of healthcare. Urban Bicycle Food Ministry: Washington Freeman Peck Award The…
Read MoreDavid Muller, MD, Recipient of 2024 Physician Humanitarian Award
For Immediate Release: April 22, 2024 DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) and COPIC are delighted to announce Cedar Rapids-based ophthalmologist David Muller, MD, as the distinguished recipient of the 2024 IMS/COPIC Physician Humanitarian Award. This prestigious award is bestowed annually to honor physicians in Iowa who…
Read MoreSteven Churchill Named CEO of the Iowa Medical Society
The Iowa Medical Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce Steven W. Churchill as the Society’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective October 10, 2022. Steven replaces Mike Flesher, who departed IMS in June to accept a new role as the CEO of the Wisconsin Medical Society and Dennis…
Read MoreGovernor Reynolds Makes Tort Reform a Legislative Priority
The Iowa Medical Society applauds Governor Reynolds’ strong support of medical tort reform as one of her top legislative priorities. In order for Iowa to be a safe and accessible state for medical practice, we need to protect our physicians with a hard cap on non-economic damages. Now is the time to…
Read MoreIMS 174th President: Jessica Zuzga-Reed, DO – keynote address
TRANSCRIPT: “So much of who we are comes from where we have been. Our experiences mold us into the people we are today. I would not be the person I am today and may not have chosen the paths I’ve taken without the people and places I have been blessed…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society brings statewide advocacy efforts to Burlington
Focus is Iowa’s physician shortage crisis For Immediate Release: March 4, 2024 DES MOINES, IA – Iowa is currently facing a physician crisis like never before. Iowa is ranked 45th in the nation for patient to physician ratios per 100,000 population. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, in…
Read MoreTort Reform is Essential for Rural Healthcare Access
Iowa has become a target for trial attorneys from across America. Like a high-powered magnet, we are drawing high-paid lawyers to litigate in our state because they know the sky is the limit terms of jury awards – and they often face hard caps in their own backyard. When a…
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