Announcements
September 27, 2019
Vigil Honors Groundbreaking Life, Career of Edith Irby Jones
Dozens of UAMS faculty, staff and students gathered outside the Medical Center on a mercifully cool and clear evening for a vigil by the Edith Irby Jones, M.D., chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) to honor its namesake, who died July 15. Jones became the first African American to attend an all-white medical…
September 25, 2019
Research Induction Ceremony Launches Graduate Students’ Path to Ph.D.
Twenty-five UAMS Graduate School students from seven programs received white lab coats Sept. 16, signaling their readiness to begin doctoral research. The donning of new research coats embroidered with their name to celebrate their pursuit of doctoral degrees may seem like a transformative moment happening in an instant. In reality, a lot of work took…
September 24, 2019
Employees at UAMS Take Time to Share, Celebrate Kindness
Watch out; it is highly infectious. It began when one person shared it with another and it appears to be on the rise. Few, from employees to patients, seem to be immune as it continues to increase. What is ‘it’? Good will toward others. There has been an outbreak of kindness across UAMS and it…
September 17, 2019
Flu Shot Clinics for UAMS Employees, Students and Volunteers Have Started
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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