Illinois State Medical Society

08/21/2026

Registration is open for the American Medical Association Aug. 27 Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit in Chicago. This event will feature IMG-specific education sessions on leadership, research, advocacy and preparing for the Match as an IMG. https://buff.ly/kj6tecD

The AMA's Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit will feature IMG-specific education sessions on leadership, research, advocacy and preparing for the Match as an IMG.

08/19/2026

Attention physicians and other professionals who are required to report child abuse or neglect: Take our required program, “Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandated Reporter Training for Illinois Healthcare Professionals,” https://buff.ly/3bdVOVu. Non-members can access for a small fee. Even better, become a member! https://buff.ly/JCqSZpT

08/17/2026

ISMS joins the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and more than 180 national and state organizations raising concern over the recent executive order on childhood vaccines. This order undermines confidence in childhood vaccinations and recommends changes that would leave children less protected https://buff.ly/gA1WkBN

“Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines.

08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

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08/14/2026

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is hosting the 2026 Illinois Vectorborne Disease Conference on September 9, 2026, at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign-Urbana, IL.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is hosting the 2026 Illinois Vectorborne Disease Conference on September 9, 2026 at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign-Urbana, IL. This free event, with complimentary continuing education credit opportunities, will bring together clinicians...

08/12/2026

Empower your with the knowledge to manage their safely and effectively. Access, “Self-Administration of Asthma Medication in School.” Sign in required https://buff.ly/9gFcOu7

08/10/2026

A major win for Illinois physicians!

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed significant ISMS-backed workers’ compensation reform legislation.

This important new law addresses longstanding issues within Illinois’ workers’ compensation system and marks meaningful progress for physicians who care for injured workers across the state.

Strong physician advocacy makes a difference—and this victory shows what can happen when physicians make their voices heard in Springfield.

Thank you Senator Bill Cunningham State Rep. Jay Hoffman State Rep. Bill Hauter!

https://www.isms.org/newsroom-categories/legislative/aug-14-2026-governor-pritzker-signs-bill-reforming

08/10/2026

Illinois law now allows PAs and APRNs, in addition to physicians, to perform medical evaluations for driver licensing. Learn more here:
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08/10/2026

Streamline your medical interpretation services through our benefit partner Language Link. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/72tQ1ds