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UAMS Receives Initial Accreditation for Preventive Medicine Residency Program

April 21, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to form the Dr. Joseph H. Bates Preventive Medicine Residency Program, a blend of public health and general preventive medicine. It will be the only preventive medicine residency program in Arkansas. Recruitment will begin this...

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UAMS, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Forge Agreement to Expand Health Care Education Pathways

April 20, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for UAFS graduates pursuing careers in health care. The agreement covers 14 UAMS programs across four colleges and offers qualifying UAFS students guaranteed...

David Wise
Saucedo Investiture
College of Medicine

UAMS Invests Jorge Saucedo, M.D., MBA, in Nolan Family Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine

April 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Jorge Saucedo, M.D., MBA, professor and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, during an April 7 ceremony. “An endowed chair is a tremendous honor, but more importantly, it is a great responsibility. It represents stewardship of resources, trust, and...

Andrew Vogler
Gary Beck, Sharmilan Thanendrarajan
Myeloma Patient Stories

Myeloma Survivor’s Competitive Spirit Remains Strong

April 10, 2026 | Gary Beck hasn’t let his myeloma diagnosis deter him from doing what he loves best. “I’ve been an athlete all of my life,” said the 73-year-old Beck, who resides in Mountain Home and specializes in long-distance cycling. He has competed in 20K and 5K races at the national and state levels. “I’ve been riding bikes...

Nathan Tidwell
Dorothy Snider Foundation Pinning Ceremony
College of Medicine

Dorothy Snider Foundation Awards $110,000 Grant to UAMS College of Medicine for Scholarships

April 9, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine received a $110,000 grant from the Dorothy Snider Foundation, a fund managed by the Memphis Medical Society, for student scholarships. “This is an exciting development in our efforts to generate more scholarships, and the effects will be life-changing for aspiring physicians...

Andrew Vogler

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Connection Takes Root at Annual Northwest Arkansas Health Summit

April 21, 2026 | National and state leaders in health care and community outreach recently convened at the Fayetteville Town Center to engage, learn, and collaborate on solutions to improve access to care across Arkansas. The April 2 summit kicked off with a keynote discussion by Neel Shah, chief medical officer of Maven Clinic, and nurse midwife Cara Osborne...

David Wise
Leah Tobey-Moore, assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, and Meghan Breckling, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice, presented several simulated case studies showing treatment options for older patients with health conditions such as osteoarthritis or diabetic neuropathy.

UAMS Hosts Symposium on Treatments for Chronic Pain

April 16, 2026 | Health professionals from across the state recently convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 2026 Arkansas Pain Management Symposium, an event that highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration to improve treatment for chronic pain.

Chris Carmody
Carol Morris, Aline Andres

UAMS Showcase for Medical Discoveries Features Postdoctoral Fellows

April 15, 2026 | The latest University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Showcase of Medical Discoveries spotlighted the work of postdoctoral fellows. “It is vital that we consistently recognize the immense value our postdoctoral researchers bring to UAMS,” said Mohamed Elasri, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for Research & Innovation and the director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs....

Nathan Tidwell

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Medical News

UAMS Hosts Second Multiple Sclerosis Symposium for Patients, Caregivers

April 15, 2026 | Patients, caregivers and health care professionals recently gathered at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 2026 Multiple Sclerosis Symposium, a free, two-hour event focused on treatment options, the latest research, and available resources. About 200 people, some participating virtually, attended the March 14 event, now in its second year, at the...

Linda Satter
COP Career Fair 2026
College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Students Make Connections at Career Fair

April 13, 2026 | As they move through their fourth and final year in pharmacy school, students often focus on the futures ahead of them — where they’ll go after graduation. With so many opportunities, it can be hard to choose. The career fair put on each year by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of...

Benjamin Waldrum
Pedro Demeritte, MVP for April 2026
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Pedro Demeritte

April 14, 2026 | Meet Pedro Demeritte, the university's MVP for April, who is a pharmacy specialist and patient care technician in Stem Cell/Transplant.

Ben Boulden

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