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June 7, 2022

Appreciation Luncheon Honors Course Instructors

Kate Franks

Attendees at an appreciation luncheon honoring those who supported a new System Based Practice Elective for internal medicine residents. Photo by Bryan Clifton.

Sixteen UAMS employees were honored at a luncheon on May 24 for their outstanding commitment and dedication to the System Based Practice Elective.


June 2, 2022

Snead, de Gravelles Receive Chancellor’s Teaching Awards; Jo Smith Recognized for Distinguished Service

Ben Boulden

Recipients of the 2022 Chancellor's Awards during the May 21 UAMS Commencement ceremony were Gregory Snead, left, Pam De Gravelles and Nancy Jo Atkins Smith.

Gregory Snead, M.D., and Pamela de Gravelles, Ph.D., each took home a Chancellor’s Teaching Award from the UAMS 2022 Commencement ceremonies May 21 at Simmons Bank Arena.


May 26, 2022

New Programs, Progress Take Centerstage at Town Hall Meeting

Ben Boulden

Chancellor Cam Patterson, right, listens as Michael Manley reads a question from a member of the Town Hall's online audience.

At the May 18 Chancellor’s Town Hall meeting, future plans and new initiatives took the spotlight away from the COVID-19 pandemic, which was the focus of many previous Town Halls.


May 19, 2022

ICU Nursing Team, Roberts and Atkins Honored at Awards of Excellence Ceremony

Kate Franks

Steppe Mette, M.D., far left, presented the Team Impact Award to the E4 Intensive Care Unit nursing team, for their work caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The E4 Intensive Care Unit nursing team, Michelle Roberts, RN, and Julie Atkins, RN, were honored May 12 at the Awards of Excellence Ceremony, an event sponsored by the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary.


Nurses Week Honors, Celebrates UAMS Nurses

Kate Franks

Recipients of the 10th annual Professional Nursing Awards are, left to right, Rosalyn Perkins, Holly Jenkins, Brittany Johnson, Donna Malone and Deborah Johnson.

Nurses week 2022 began on Thursday, May 5, with a kick-off ceremony in the Lobby Gallery featuring opening remarks by Chief Nursing Officer Trenda Ray, introduction of the Nurses Rock Committee, and a blessing of the hands by Director of the Pastoral Care Department Susan McDougal.


UAMS Celebrates Ninth Project SEARCH Graduating Class

Ben Boulden

The Class of 2022 Project SEARCH graduates hold up their Certificates of Completion just after the conclusion of their graduation ceremony at UAMS. Chancellor Cam Patterson, left, also spoke at the event.

On their way to their May 16 graduation ceremony, the Project SEARCH graduating Class of 2022 interns provided valuable assistance to UAMS this winter during the omicron surge of COVID-19 pandemic.


May 6, 2022

Writing Children’s Book Helps UAMS Employee Work Through Grief

Kev' Moye

B. Marie Walker

Marie Walker laughed, smiled and talked while visiting with her sister Helen. Located on the other side of the room was Walker’s daughter, and the sisters heard her holding a conversation. However, they knew there was nobody else with her. They also knew the young girl didn’t have an electronic device that would allow her…


April 29, 2022

College’s Faculty Never Stop Learning, Study for Advanced Degrees

Ben Boulden

Bridget Fitzhugh, left, Megan Lane and Cherika Robertson are among about 20 UAMS College of Health Professions faculty members who are pursuing advanced degrees.

Some faculty members in the UAMS College of Health Professions have headed back to school — a role that gives them greater insight into their own students. About 20 professors and instructors out of 81 in the college are pursuing advanced degrees in postgraduate programs or have recently completed them.


April 28, 2022

UAMS’ Kevin Sexton, M.D., Named BioVentures President

David Robinson

Kevin Sexton, M.D., has been named president of BioVentures LLC, based at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

LITTLE ROCK — Kevin Sexton, M.D., a surgeon and entrepreneur, has been named president of BioVentures LLC, the technology licensing office and business incubator based at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Sexton, an associate professor in the College of Medicine Department of Surgery, became interim director in 2021 following the death of…


April 22, 2022

UAMS’ First ECMO Patient Returns to Thank the Team that Saved Her

Yavonda Chase

Sherri Holder (center) with her UAMS care team on H4. Holder was UAMS' first ECMO patient.

Sherri Holder says people often refer to her as a miracle. But she thinks the UAMS nurses, doctors and respiratory therapists on H4 who cared for her last year are the real miracles.



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