March 31, 2026
Barbershop Talk to Host Free Community Event on April 8 as Part of National Public Health Week
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Barbershop Talk initiative will host a community forum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St., in Little Rock. During the free event, a documentary highlighting Barbershop Talk will be shown. Barbers and program participants also will take part in…
UAMS Running Club Sees One of Their Own Win the Little Rock Half Marathon
A group formed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for runners at all fitness levels has a champion, UAMS College of Medicine student Rodrigo Meade
March 30, 2026
College of Medicine Class of 2026 Celebrates Matches Across 30 States, D.C.
Senior medical students on the verge of receiving their medical credentials from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) gathered March 20 in central Arkansas and Fayetteville to learn where they will spend their next three to seven years of training.
Cardiac Electrophysiology Expertise Now Offered at UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Health Heart Center now offers comprehensive cardiology services at the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith. The services are provided by cardiologists Subodh R. Devabhaktuni, M.D., Risheek Kaul, M.D., and Paul Mounsey, M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology services will be offered on the…
March 27, 2026
Bariatric Surgery at UAMS Weight Loss Clinic Transforms Young Mother’s Life
March 27, 2026 | Jazmin Samone Johnson, a married mother of four, was diagnosed in 2016 with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that caused irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and weight gain. As she struggled to manage the symptoms, she became increasingly anxious and depressed and eventually was also diagnosed with chronic…
March 26, 2026
UAMS Raising Its Minimum Wage to $16 an Hour
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is raising its minimum wage from $15 to $16 an hour, effective April 12.
March 25, 2026
College of Public Health Alum Uses Data to Improve Health of Arkansans
Brian Delavan, Ph.D., MPH, has always been interested in data and statistics. He also desires to see his fellow Arkansans live a healthy life. Those factors influence how he strives to help people in every region of the state. An alumnus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of…
UAMS, University of Arkansas Launch Six-Year Bachelor’s to Medical Degree Program
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (U of A) recently announced plans for a new accelerated six-year Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Medicine (BS-MD) program, creating a direct pathway for exceptional students to progress from high school to a medical degree while reducing both training time and student debt.
March 24, 2026
The Team Behind the Trials
Good clinical trial research should be easy to start, run efficiently, and deliver health care impacts for patients. At the Clinical Trials Innovation Unit (CTIU), part of the Translational Research Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), these ideas shape the team’s work. The unit is a comprehensive support system designed to…
Register Now for UAMS’ Summer Under the Microscope Camp
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) will host its inaugural Summer Under the Microscope camp. The program is for Arkansas high school students and recent high school graduates. It takes place June 8-12 on the UAMS campus. The department, which is part of the UAMS Fay W….
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