Announcements
December 8, 2020
COVID-19 Response Takes Center Stage at Town Hall

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

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

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

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
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
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
The December S.A.F.E. newsletter is available. The subject is compassion fatigue.
November 30, 2020
Chancellor’s Circle Spotlight: Graduate Medical Education

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
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
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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