ARKANSAS OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

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On behalf of the Arkansas Osteopathic Medical Association, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in and supported our 1st Annual AOMA Winter Conference. Despite challenging winter weather across the state, the conference proved to be a resounding success and demonstrated the resilience and commitment of our osteopathic community.
 

When conditions required us to pivot from an in-person meeting in Fayetteville to a fully virtual format, our speakers and attendees responded with flexibility and enthusiasm. Nearly 40 participants, including practicing physicians, students, and faculty, joined us for a full day of high-quality education and meaningful discussion. The agenda featured a diverse and timely range of topics, including youth substance abuse in Arkansas, sideline management of athletic injuries, strategies to address low health literacy and improve patient experience, cervical myelopathy, appropriate antibiotic use, and physician leadership development. These sessions reflected the breadth of osteopathic practice and the shared commitment to improving patient care across Arkansas.
 

A special highlight of the conference was the student poster session, which showcased exceptional scholarship and innovation. Posters were judged by conference participants, and I am pleased to congratulate Dr. Jennifer George and student doctor Lily DeSpain as this year’s winners. Each will receive a $500 cash award in recognition of their outstanding work.
 

I am also proud to share that AOMA membership has grown to 164 members as of this writing, placing us well on track to achieve our goal of 200 members by the end of 2026. We look forward to continued engagement with students and residents during upcoming Match Day events at our state medical schools and to building on this momentum throughout the year.
 

Thank you again for your support of AOMA and for helping make our first Winter Conference such a success. We look forward to seeing many of you at the 41st Annual AOMA Convention, scheduled for June 5-7, 2026, in North Little Rock.
 

With sincere appreciation,
 

Sam Moore, DO
President
Arkansas Osteopathic Medical Association

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  Snapshots from the 2025 Arkansas Osteopathic Medical Conference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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