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2026-2027 IMS Board of Directors Announced Election process brings new physician leaders to the board to guide strategy, strengthen patient care and address the state’s physician shortage crisis DES MOINES, Iowa – Lillian Erdahl, MD of Iowa City has been installed as president of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), leading the 2026-2027 IMS Board of Directors, which includes newly elected physician leaders from across the state working to strengthen patient care and support physicians in Iowa. Erdahl was inaugurated during the IMS President’s Dinner on April 17, 2026, in Iowa City. IMS members elected the new board members, who were installed during the IMS board reorganization meeting on April 18 in Iowa City. The newly elected/appointed board members include: Clay Dahlquist, DO, Waverly Abby Davison, M3, medical student director, University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City Jeremy Granger, MD, Sioux City John Jones, MD, chair of policy forum, Sioux City Douglas Martin, MD, AMA board chair, Sioux City Nick Maxfield, OMS II, medical student director, Des Moines University, West Des Moines Angela Olerich, DO, Webster City They join returning members of the IMS leadership team. Newly-formed executive committee: Lillian Erdahl, MD, president, Iowa City Alison Lynch, MD, past president, Iowa City Joel Ryon, MD, board chair, Mount Pleasant Peter Tonui, MD, president-elect, Des Moines Fadi Yacoub, MD, secretary-treasurer, Cedar Rapids Other board members: Robert Bartelt, MD, Waterloo Lindsey Jenkins, MD, Des Moines Daniel McCabe, MD, Iowa City Adetayo Oladele-Ajose, MD, resident director, University of Iowa…
Statement on the executive order changing childhood vaccine schedule
Statement on the executive order changing childhood vaccine schedule from the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics continue to strongly recommend the full set of immunizations to help keep children healthy. Pediatricians’ recommendations…
Read MoreIowa Pediatricians Earn National Recognition for Child Health Work
Iowa Pediatricians Earn National Recognition for Child Health Work Iowa AAP receives Outstanding Chapter Award after statewide work on immunizations, preventive care and pediatric health DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 12, 2026 – Iowa pediatricians have received national recognition for work to improve children’s health across the state, including community outreach efforts that…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Receives National Advocacy Award for Operation I.O.W.A.
Iowa Medical Society Receives National Advocacy Award for Operation I.O.W.A. Physician workforce initiative recognized among the nation’s top medical society programs DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) received the 2026 Profiles of Excellence Awards honor in the Advocacy category from the American Association of Medical Society Executives…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Applauds Expansion of Iowa’s Physician Workforce Pipeline
Iowa Medical Society Applauds Expansion of Iowa’s Physician Workforce Pipeline Graduate Medical Education expansion will help strengthen physician training opportunities and improve access to care across Iowa. DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) applauds Governor Kim Reynolds, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa’s teaching hospitals, and…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Launches Statewide Iowa Health Care Job Board to Support Workforce Recruitment Efforts
Iowa Medical Society Launches Statewide Iowa Health Care Job Board to Support Workforce Recruitment Efforts New platform connects Iowa health care employers with physicians and health care professionals statewide DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) has launched the Iowa Health Care Job Board, a new statewide workforce…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Applauds Governor Reynolds’ Signature on Landmark Insurance Reform Legislation
Iowa Medical Society Applauds Governor Reynolds’ Signature on Landmark Insurance Reform Legislation DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society today applauded the signature of Gov. Kim Reynolds on House File 2635 during a bill signing ceremony at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics, advancing significant reforms to prior authorization and…
Read More2026–2027 IMS Board of Directors Announced
2026-2027 IMS Board of Directors Announced Election process brings new physician leaders to the board to guide strategy, strengthen patient care and address the state’s physician shortage crisis DES MOINES, Iowa – Lillian Erdahl, MD of Iowa City has been installed as president of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), leading…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Applauds Passage of Physician Licensure Reform Bill
Iowa Medical Society Applauds Passage of Physician Licensure Reform Bill DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) today announced that its priority physician licensure reform bill has passed the Iowa Legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature, marking a significant step forward in reducing administrative burdens on physicians and strengthening…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Foundation Announces 2026 Global Health Scholars
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Iowa Medical Society Foundation Announces 2026 Global Health Scholars Nineteen medical students in Iowa selected to strengthen physician pipeline DES MOINES, Iowa – April 2, 2026 – The Iowa Medical Society Foundation (IMSF) has selected 19 outstanding medical students as recipients of the 2026 IMSF Global Health…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Announces Two Leadership Additions
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…
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