College of Health Professions
May 29, 2026
From Student to Teacher: CHP Alumni Return to Shape the Next Generation of Students
For some graduates of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions (CHP), their UAMS journey doesn’t end at commencement. Sometimes the past student becomes today’s teacher. After working in their careers outside the university, nearly half of the college’s core faculty have returned to UAMS’ classrooms, labs, and clinical training…
May 27, 2026
College of Health Professions Celebrates Graduates, Strong Growth at Commencement
The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated its largest graduating class, adding about 100 students in the Class of 2026 when compared to last year.
May 21, 2026
UAMS Installs New Turf Volleyball Court in West Campus Courtyard
Students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) now have a new place to unwind and stay active, following the installation of an artificial turf volleyball court on the west side of campus.
May 18, 2026
UAMS Graduates 1,237 Health Professionals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to recognize 1,237 students who earned degrees or certificates from the university’s five colleges and graduate school.
April 27, 2026
Conference Gives High School, Undergraduate Students a Look at UAMS’ Academic Programs
On a recent Saturday morning at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Simulation Center, six high school students gathered around a manikin that needed immediate medical attention.
April 7, 2026
UAMS Colleges Ranked Among U.S. News’ Top Graduate Schools for 2026
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, and Public Health garnered recognition among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Graduate Schools for 2026.
March 5, 2026
Call for Nominations: Distinguished Alumnus Award
The UAMS College of Health Professions is now accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus Award, which recognizes CHP graduates who have achieved extraordinary distinction in their careers and made meaningful contributions to their profession, community, and/or the College.
New MLS Extended Program Seeks to Fill the Gap in Rural Medical Laboratories
A silent hiring crisis exists in the medical laboratories of rural, small-town hospitals in Arkansas and nationwide, and a new program in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Health Professions seeks to help. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unfilled positions in all medical laboratories average 7-10%, but in rural…
Spotlight on the Department of Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at UAMS recently completed securing funds for the second endowed scholarship dedicated to physical therapy students. The Dustin Dougan Physical Therapy Memorial Scholarship was highlighted in the latest UAMS Day of Giving. To honor the legacy of Dustin Dougan, whose rehabilitation journey embodied courage, generosity, and a commitment…
Spotlight on the Department of Occupational Therapy
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program offered jointly by the University of Arkansas (U A) in Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) represents a collaborative, innovative approach to occupational therapy education. Now well-established as a three-year, entry-level professional doctorate, this program combines the strengths of a major land-grant research university…
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