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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…
Five Iowa Physicians to Watch Award to recognize outstanding service to community and commitment to patient care
Five Iowa Physicians to Watch Award to recognize outstanding service to community and commitment to patient care DES MOINES – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) is pleased to announce the newly created “Five Iowa Physicians to Watch” award for 2025 in honor of its upcoming 175th Anniversary as an…
Read MoreFinding solutions to Iowa’s physician shortage crisis: Iowa Medical Society to convene physician and healthcare leaders from across the state to form recommendations
Finding solutions to Iowa’s physician shortage crisis: Iowa Medical Society to convene physician and healthcare leaders from across the state to form recommendations DES MOINES, IA – Like many rural states, Iowa is facing a physician workforce shortage crisis like never before. Iowa is ranked 44th in the nation…
Read MorePhysician 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 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…
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