Announcements
September 23, 2019
Workshops Invite Input on Diversity
![Brian Gittens, Ed.D., welcomes attendees to the second Breaking BREAD town hall as guests eat lunches provided by UAMS catering.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Breaking-Bread-workshop-09162019-DSC_5095-150x150.jpg)
Brian Gittens, Ed.D., who joined UAMS in June as its new vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, hosted two town hall-style meetings to welcome dozens of employees and students to help shape his division’s strategic plan to invite and support greater diversity on campus. Both workshops were part of the Division of Diversity, Equity…
September 17, 2019
Flu Shot Clinics for UAMS Employees, Students and Volunteers Have Started
![UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson receives his flu shot in preparation for the 2019-2020 flu season.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Chancellor-Flu-shots-announcements-150x150.jpg)
Flu Shot Clinics for UAMS employees, students and volunteers begin Monday, September 16. Flu vaccinations are mandatory (HR.4.5.8) for all UAMS employees, volunteers and students. The deadline to receive your vaccination is Nov. 20.
September 16, 2019
Researchers Discover Services and Opportunities at First UAMS Research Expo
![Yuet-Kin “Ricky” Leung, Ph.D., enjoyed the Research Expo with Nagai C. "Neville" Tam, Ph.D.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ricky-e1568666589469-150x150.jpg)
The UAMS Research Expo was a new experience for Yuet-Kin “Ricky” Leung, Ph.D., and one that will help get his research on solid footing as a new faculty member. “I’ve never seen this kind of expo before, and it’s very helpful for me,” said Leung, an associate professor in the College of Medicine Department of…
September 13, 2019
Chancellor Speaks at Third Walk with a Doc Event
![Participants at the Walk with a Doc event Sept. 7 stroll around the track at War Memorial Stadium.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Walk-Crowd-150x150.jpg)
Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, showed up Sept. 7 at War Memorial Stadium to celebrate the third month of UAMS’ Walk with a Doc and Walk with a Future Doc programs.
September 11, 2019
Two UAMS Medical Students Awarded Scholarships for Rural Arkansas Primary Care
![Brasher, of North Little Rock, and Cullum, of Bono, are this year's recipients of the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Primary Care Scholarship.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/brasher_cullum-150x150.png)
Two UAMS medical students have each been awarded a $20,000 Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Primary Care Scholarship, which encourages aspiring physicians to pursue primary care practices in rural Arkansas. This year’s recipients are Drake Cullum of Bono, a senior, and Olivia Brasher of North Little Rock, a junior. The scholarship has been presented…
September 10, 2019
September MVP — Brennen Brown
![Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, recognizes September MVP Brennen Brown.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Brennan-150x150.jpg)
Congratulations to Brennen Brown, our September MVP of the Month! Brennen is a housekeeper in the Central Building whose friendliness and dedication to his job earned him five nominations this month.
September 9, 2019
UAMS Celebrates Diversity Month with Address, Awards
![Dr. Edith Irby Jones Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award winners (from left) Gregory Robinson, Ph.D., Danviona King and April Hughes.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/State-of-Diversity-09062019-DSC_2369-150x150.jpg)
Dozens of UAMS students, faculty and staff from throughout campus gathered for a celebration to kick off Diversity Month, at which Brian Gittens, Ed.D., who joined UAMS in June as the new vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, presented his inaugural State of Diversity address. The event also included the presentation of the Dr….
September 5, 2019
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Employee Accolades — September 2019
Marco Hatton, a supply technician, has been named the Outstanding Employee for Central Supply for the second-quarter.
September 4, 2019
UAMS Liver Transplant Program Added to Prestigious National Network
![UAMS is home to the only liver transplant program in Arkansas. Pictured are (L-R front) Joy Cope, R.N.; Kim Gipson, B.S.N.; Leslie Kurczek, Pharm.D.; Brandi Barnhart, R.N.; Amanda Stevens, M.Sc.N., R.N.,; Stephanie Thomson; Holly Trotta, D.N.P., R.N.; Katie Rude, M.D.; Larissa Ivory, R.N.; Felicia Allard, M.D.; (L-R, back) Emmanouiil Giorgakis, M.D; Gerardo Tamayo-Enriquez, M.D.; Karen Johnson; Kelly Wilson; Mauricio Garcia, M.D.; Denice Roberts; Lyle Burdine, M.D.; and Kim Marcus.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Liver-Transplant-team-150x150.jpg)
The UAMS liver transplant program has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for Adult Liver Transplant by the Clinical Sciences Institute at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group.
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