Announcements


September 20, 2018

Chancellor Looks Back at First 90 Days, Lays Out Vision for Future

Yavonda Chase

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, shared the progress UAMS has made during his first 90 days.

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, looked back at his first 90 days at UAMS during a Sept. 11 Town Hall in the Spine Institute, saying UAMS is in a position to do important work.


September 13, 2018

Flu Shot Clinics for UAMS Employees and Students

Yavonda Chase

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, gets his flu shot during his Sept. 17 Town Hall meeting.

It is that time again – time to get your flu shot! Flu vaccinations are mandatory for all UAMS employees, non-employees and students. The deadline to receive your vaccination is Nov. 14.


September 6, 2018

UAMS Warmly Welcomes Exchange Students from Taiwan

Ben Boulden

Dean Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., center, gets ready to share a meal with the six students from Kaohsiung Medical University in this year's exchange and guests.

Sept. 6, 2018 | The UAMS College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy welcomed nursing and pharmacy students from the Kaohsiung Medical University in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, to campus in August for a four-week, study-abroad opportunity.


PrintSMART Saves UAMS $3.25 Million in Three Years

Yavonda Chase

PrintSMART

It has been three years since PrintSMART started at UAMS. In those three years, UAMS has saved more than $3.25 million through the print optimization project.


September 4, 2018

UAMS Celebrates Achievements of Graduating Physician Assistants

Yavonda Chase

Melissa Clark, Pharm.D., M.P.H., hugs class President Ada Sochanska after presenting her with the Faculty Gold Key award.

Sept. 4, 2018 | What does it take to become a physician assistant? For the Class of 2018, it required more than 58 exams (not including quizzes), more than 2,240 hours of patient care on clinical rotations, 48 hours of labs, at least 30 hours of service learning, 30 hours of interprofessional education at the 12th Street Health & Wellness Center, a capstone project and more —as they earned 128 credit hours in just 28 months.


August 31, 2018

Inaugural Neurosciences Conference at UAMS Draws 160

Ben Boulden

About 160 physicians, nurses and physical therapists came to the first Neurosciences Conference at UAMS.

Aug. 31, 2018 | Debuting Aug. 23, the first Neuroscience Conference at UAMS quickly proved itself, attracting an audience of 160.


August 28, 2018

McKinnon: Physicians Must Embrace Business as Part of Providing Best Care

News Staff

Dr. McKinnon at podium

Aug. 28, 2018 | Physicians must be actively involved in the business of medicine to provide better patient care, said Brian J. McKinnon, M.D., MBA, M.P.H., as he gave the inaugural Sharon and Dr. Ted Bailey Distinguished Lectureship in Otology at UAMS.


August 23, 2018

UAMS’ ARresearch.org Registry Hits 5,000 Volunteer Milestone

David Robinson

Anita Rose, of North Little Rock, said her mother's breast cancer inspired her to join the ARresearch.org volunteer registry.

Aug. 23, 2018 | A registry that matches people’s health interests with research studies at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) now has more than 5,000 Arkansans signed up.


Summer Camps, Workshops Enrich Students of All Ages, Backgrounds

News Staff

The Junior STEM Academy immersed students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics in health and other sciences.

Whether an undergraduate student looking for extra prep for medical school entrance exams, a young learner from an underprivileged or underrepresented background or a high school student wanting to spend the summer conducting research, chances are there was a camp or workshop available through the UAMS Center for Diversity Affairs.


August 22, 2018

UAMS Holds Resource Fair for New Faculty Members

Yavonda Chase

Faculty members were able to browse more than 30 booths showcasing various services available at UAMS.

Faculty members from across UAMS gathered Aug. 16 in the I. Dodd Wilson Education Building for the Faculty Resource Fair.



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