Iowa Medical Society

Iowa Medical Society Our Vision: To be the leading voice in medicine to make Iowa a premier destination for physicians to live, work, and serve their communities.

Established in 1850, IMS is a statewide professional association representing more than 6,000 Iowa physicians, residents, and medical students. We work to advance the practice of medicine through advocacy, education, and engagement with physicians throughout Iowa to ensure the highest quality of care for the patients they serve.

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏Oluwaseyi Adeoshun, a third-year medical student fr...
04/10/2026

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏

Oluwaseyi Adeoshun, a third-year medical student from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, is heading to Banse, Saint Lucia, for her global health experience!

Each year, the Iowa Medical Society Foundation awards Iowa medical students with funding for their global travels, where they participate in training experiences in a variety of countries, gaining real-world clinical and cultural experiences.

👉Learn more about our scholarship recipients here: https://loom.ly/KKiSl6c

IMS, along with partners, presented at the Public Health Conference of Iowa on the ongoing HPV Community Outreach Projec...
04/09/2026

IMS, along with partners, presented at the Public Health Conference of Iowa on the ongoing HPV Community Outreach Project.

Thank you to our partners: Zuli Garcia with KADI - Knock and Drop Iowa, Elizabeth Faber with Iowa Public Health Association, and IMS member and pediatrician, Nathan Boonstra, MD!

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏Jane Berg, a third-year medical student from Carver...
04/08/2026

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏

Jane Berg, a third-year medical student from Carver College of Medicine, is heading to Stockholm, Sweden, for her global health experience!

Each year, the Iowa Medical Society Foundation awards Iowa medical students with funding for their global travels, where they participate in training experiences in a variety of countries, gaining real-world clinical and cultural experiences.

👉Learn more about our scholarship recipients here: https://loom.ly/KKiSl6c

BREAKING NEWS: IMS's bill to reduce administrative burden in the licensing process has passed the Iowa Senate unanimousl...
04/07/2026

BREAKING NEWS: IMS's bill to reduce administrative burden in the licensing process has passed the Iowa Senate unanimously and now goes to the governor's desk to be signed.

Thank you to Sen. Kara Warme for championing this bill!

Warme for Iowa

IMS members, check your mailboxes for the latest issue of Iowa Medicine!This issue features a deep dive on insurance in ...
04/07/2026

IMS members, check your mailboxes for the latest issue of Iowa Medicine!

This issue features a deep dive on insurance in Iowa as well as five Iowa physicians to watch in 2026, member opinion pieces, and highlights from the AMA National Advocacy Conference.

Strong public health systems depend on strong physician leadership.During National Public Health Week, the Iowa Medical ...
04/06/2026

Strong public health systems depend on strong physician leadership.

During National Public Health Week, the Iowa Medical Society highlights the critical role Iowa physicians play in prevention, education, and improving health outcomes. We reaffirm our commitment to advance policies and partnerships that support healthier communities statewide. At IMS, we celebrate the impact and achievements public health efforts make possible this week.

Don't forget to take the 2026 IMS Membership Survey!The membership survey is live for Iowa Medical Society members only....
04/06/2026

Don't forget to take the 2026 IMS Membership Survey!

The membership survey is live for Iowa Medical Society members only. Your voice matters as we prepare to update our strategic plan and strengthen the future of medicine in Iowa.

All responses are confidential, and the survey takes about 6-8 minutes to complete.

🎁 Bonus: Complete the survey for a chance to win
• Dinner with IMS President Dr. Alison Lynch
or
• A $250 Amazon gift card
Share your feedback by completing the survey: https://loom.ly/45Nkk44

Coming soon to your mailbox!What’s shaping health care in Iowa right now? The Iowa Medicine spring issue from the Iowa M...
04/03/2026

Coming soon to your mailbox!

What’s shaping health care in Iowa right now? The Iowa Medicine spring issue from the Iowa Medical Society takes a closer look:
➡️ Insurance access and market trends
➡️ Five physicians to watch in 2026
➡️ IMS Member perspectives
➡️ Highlights from the AMA National Advocacy Conference

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏Brian Young, a third-year medical student from Carv...
04/03/2026

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏

Brian Young, a third-year medical student from Carver College of Medicine, is heading to Oaxaca, Mexico, for his global health experience!

Each year, the Iowa Medical Society Foundation awards Iowa medical students with funding for their global travels, where they participate in training experiences in a variety of countries, gaining real-world clinical and cultural experiences.

👉Learn more about our scholarship recipients here: https://loom.ly/KKiSl6c

IMS board member, Rachel Preisser, MD, visited Prairieview School in Waukee for their career day to speak to high school...
04/02/2026

IMS board member, Rachel Preisser, MD, visited Prairieview School in Waukee for their career day to speak to high school students about what it means to be a doctor—supporting IMS’s Operation I.O.W.A. efforts to inspire early interest in health care careers and strengthen Iowa’s future physician workforce.

Thank you for having us Prairieview School, and thank you for sharing your classroom with us, Mr. Voogd!

We have some great events scheduled for the month of April! Register through the event calendar on our website.Rural Hea...
04/01/2026

We have some great events scheduled for the month of April! Register through the event calendar on our website.

Rural Healthcare Workforce Town Hall Meetings: Decorah
🗓️ When: April 6 | 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm
📍Where: Decorah Public Library, Decorah

Iowa Maternal Health ECHO: Perinatal Grief and Loss
🗓️ When: April 7 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
📍Where: Zoom

2026 University of Iowa Food Truck Lunch
🗓️ When: April 17 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
📍Where: Medical Education Research Facility Courtyard, Iowa City

2026 Iowa Medical Society President's Dinner
🗓️ When: April 17 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
📍Where: The Heights Rooftop | 901 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City

Rural Healthcare Workforce Town Hall Meetings: Centerville
🗓️ When: April 28 | 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm
📍Where: Drake Public Library, Centerville

Last week, Elaine Berry, MD, was recognized in the House and Senate chambers for receiving the IMS/Copic Physician Human...
03/31/2026

Last week, Elaine Berry, MD, was recognized in the House and Senate chambers for receiving the IMS/Copic Physician Humanitarian Award by Rep. Tom Moore and Sen. Tom Shipley.

Dr. Berry received the 2025 award, recognized for her strong commitment to excellence and professionalism throughout her career.

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