Announcements


December 8, 2020

COVID-19 Response Takes Center Stage at Town Hall

Yavonda Chase

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, urged Team UAMS members to forgo traveling and large gatherings this holiday season.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s rising numbers took center stage Dec. 2 during the chancellor’s monthly Town Hall.


December 4, 2020

Power of YOU

Yavonda Chase

UAMS, the Arkansas Department of Health and the Gov. Asa Hutchinson have teamed up to spread the word about the “Power of You” in fighting the virus. See what UAMS nurse practitioner Barbara McDonald says about the importance of wearing masks.

UAMS recently collaborated with the Arkansas Department of Health and the Governor’s Office to produce an advertising campaign spreading the word about the “Power of You” in fighting COVID-19.


UAMS Student Chosen for Inaugural Dr. Joe L. Hargrove Scholarship Award

Spencer Watson

Paige Jones

Paige Jones, a third- year medical student attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was chosen by the National Medical Fellowship as the recipient of the 2020 inaugural Dr. Joe L. Hargrove Scholarship Award. It was presented at the National Medical Fellowships Atlanta Champions of Health Awards Virtual Event on Dec. 2. Established in 2019 by…


December 3, 2020

Fitness Center Rolls Out Upgraded Equipment

Yavonda Chase

Adam Carter works out in the UAMS Fitness Center.

The UAMS Fitness Center always wants to offer members a great workout for a great price, said manager Adam Carter. Regularly updating the equipment plays an important part in meeting that goal, he added.


December 1, 2020

Check it Out — UAMS Literary Journal ‘Medicine and Meaning’ Issue Two is Live

Yavonda Chase

The second issue of the UAMS literary journal Medicine and Meaning is now available online. The journal features creative works from faculty, staff, and students.


Policy Reminders: Space Heaters and Holiday Decorations

Yavonda Chase

As the weather turns colder, employees may want to bring a space heater to work. With the holiday season upon us, employees also may want to decorate for the holidays. Please take a moment to review the following policies before plugging in a space heater or stringing those lights.


December S.A.F.E. Newsletter Available

Yavonda Chase

The December S.A.F.E. newsletter is available. The subject is compassion fatigue.


November 30, 2020

Chancellor’s Circle Spotlight: Graduate Medical Education

Benjamin Waldrum

Chancellor Patterson presents Molly Gathright, M.D. with the $30,000 grant for the UAMS College of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education. UAMS has set a goal to increase residency positions in Arkansas by 200 slots over the next 10 years, with at least 50% of those spots in primary care.

The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) in the UAMS College of Medicine has an important task: educating and training hundreds of residents and fellows so they can take up needed positions across the state as physicians and specialists. As the state continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that quality physicians are…


November 24, 2020

For Managers: Virtual Celebration Ideas

Yavonda Chase

As we near the holiday season, we understand the desire to come together as groups or departments to celebrate. However, we must remain diligent in our fight against COVID-19, so we ask that you continue to socially distance and abstain from having group gatherings or potlucks this holiday season.

With that being said, we know how important it is to stay engaged and celebrate our employees, which is why we have added a new feature, Virtual Team Activities, to our Manager Recognition Toolkit.


Zoom Professional Development Trainings

Yavonda Chase

The Office of Organizational Development is offering a variety of professional development training via Zoom from December through February 2021. Please register in MyCompass in advance for each meeting you’d like to attend.



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