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.

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04/29/2026

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The John F. Sanford Award is given to a non-physician who has made outstanding contributions to public health. This year...
04/28/2026

The John F. Sanford Award is given to a non-physician who has made outstanding contributions to public health. This year's recipient is Lance Clemsen, LISW, for his work at the University of Iowa Health Care Department of Emergency Medicine. Lance is a trusted colleague whose expertise is relied upon before making important decisions in the emergency department.

Congratulations, Lance!

Gerard Clancy, MD, has been awarded the inaugural Iowa Medical Society President’s Award in recognition of his many year...
04/27/2026

Gerard Clancy, MD, has been awarded the inaugural Iowa Medical Society President’s Award in recognition of his many years of mentorship, service, thought leadership, and advocacy for Iowa physicians.

Congratulations, Dr. Clancy!

University of Iowa Health Care

04/25/2026

IMS Director of Government Relations Seth Brown, JD, explains how the Iowa legislature is incentivized to wrap up the 2026 session.

To read a more in-depth update about what bills IMS is keeping an eye on as session draws to a close, IMS members can look out for the Advocate newsletter in their inbox every Saturday morning during session.

Today is the beginning of World Immunization Week (April 24-30)! Staying up to date on vaccines protects your health, yo...
04/24/2026

Today is the beginning of World Immunization Week (April 24-30)!

Staying up to date on vaccines protects your health, your family, and your community. Immunizations play a crucial role in keeping everyone safe.

Last Friday, at the 2026 President’s Dinner, IMS honored five emerging physicians with its Five Physicians to Watch Awar...
04/24/2026

Last Friday, at the 2026 President’s Dinner, IMS honored five emerging physicians with its Five Physicians to Watch Award presented by COPIC Companies. We recognize these physicians for their leadership, positive community impact, and commitment to the practice of medicine.

This year’s recipients are:
Clyde Grady, MD, FAAFP, a family medicine physician with Great River Health
Zeina Hajar, MD, an infectious disease physician with Great River Health
Marco Hefti, MD, a pathologist with University of Iowa Health Care
Michael Strong, MD, a psychiatrist with University of Iowa Health Care
Andrew Vanderheyden, MD, a pathologist with UnityPoint Health - Dubuque

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏John Muckler, a third-year medical student from Car...
04/24/2026

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏

John Muckler, a third-year medical student from Carver College of Medicine, is heading to Riobamba, Ecuador, 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

This year’s recipient of the IMS/Copic Physician Humanitarian Award is Craig Bottke, MD. Dr. Bottke is an orthopedic sur...
04/23/2026

This year’s recipient of the IMS/Copic Physician Humanitarian Award is Craig Bottke, MD. Dr. Bottke is an orthopedic surgeon with Great River Health who, over the past 18 months, has worked to establish Burlington's first free clinic, City Hope Community Clinic.

The Physician Humanitarian Award recognizes an Iowa physician for volunteer medical service and contributions to the community rooted in human dignity, social justice, and compassion. The recipient designates a $10,000 donation from Copic to a health care related 501(c)(3) organization within Iowa. Dr. Bottke has designated this donation to City Hope Community Clinic.

Congratulations to the Coralville Community Food Pantry, recipient of the 2026 Washington Freeman Peck Award. The Coralv...
04/22/2026

Congratulations to the Coralville Community Food Pantry, recipient of the 2026 Washington Freeman Peck Award. The Coralville Community Food Pantry is an anti-hunger nonprofit rooted in the belief that food is a human right. The food pantry has earned this recognition for its efforts to fight hunger in eastern Iowa.

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏Gianna Cross, a fourth-year medical student from De...
04/22/2026

Help us congratulate our 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients! 👏

Gianna Cross, a fourth-year medical student from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, is heading to Kigali, Rwanda, 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

At the 2026 President’s Dinner, Marta Van Beek, MD, dermatologist with University of Iowa Health Care, accepted the IMS ...
04/21/2026

At the 2026 President’s Dinner, Marta Van Beek, MD, dermatologist with University of Iowa Health Care, accepted the IMS Merit Award. Dr. Van Beek is a dedicated physician who passionately serves her patients, IMS, and the physician community. She serves on the American Medical Association Board of Trustees, where she represents Iowa's physician community at the national level.

Congratulations, Dr. Van Beek!

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