College of Medicine
September 15, 2023
UAMS Breaks Ground in Springdale for Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) broke ground today on the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center in Springdale.
September 12, 2023
Vascular Surgeon Andre Ramdon, M.D., Joins UAMS
LITTLE ROCK — Andre Ramdon, M.D., a fellowship-trained, board-certified vascular surgeon, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery. He is seeing patients in the vascular and endovascular surgery clinics at UAMS and Baptist Health. “Dr. Ramdon…
September 11, 2023
UAMS Presents Virtual Family Medicine Conference, Tobacco & Disease Symposium Oct. 24-27
LITTLE ROCK — The 27th Annual Family Medicine Update with Tobacco & Disease Symposium at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer up to 18 hours of online continuing education Oct. 24–27 for primary care physicians, doctors of osteopathic medicine, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, respiratory…
September 7, 2023
Walker Foundation Commits $2 Million to UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center
LITTLE ROCK — The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation committed $2 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The gift will support construction of the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center in Springdale, Arkansas, which is scheduled to open in summer 2025. “The Walker Foundation has been instrumental in the…
September 6, 2023
UAMS Opens First Milk Bank in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) opened the UAMS Milk Bank, the first facility of its kind in Arkansas, during a Sept. 6 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
August 31, 2023
UAMS First in State to Earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Spinal Fusion Treatment
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS Health) is the first health organization in Arkansas to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification in Spinal Fusion. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care….
August 28, 2023
Hematologist Ankur Varma, M.D., Joins UAMS Stem Cell Transplant, Cellular Therapy Team
Ankur Varma, M.D.,MPH, has joined the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Team in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he is treating patients with blood cancer. Board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology, Varma joins Arkansas’ only adult stem cell transplant and cellular…
August 24, 2023
Ronnel Family Gift Creates First Full-Ride Scholarship in UAMS College of Medicine — First ‘Ronnel Scholar’ Named
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a gift from the estate of E. Lee Ronnel to create the Ronnel Family Endowed Chancellor’s Scholarship in the UAMS College of Medicine. Members of the Ronnel family joined UAMS leadership at an Aug. 24 ceremony to announce the creation of the…
August 21, 2023
UAMS’ Andrew Morris, Ph.D., Recognized with Prestigious VA Research Career Scientist Award
UAMS and Veterans Affairs (VA) researcher Andrew Morris, Ph.D., has received the prestigious Research Career Scientist Award from the VA Office of Research and Development. The designation is for established researchers who have distinguished themselves through scientific achievements and substantial contributions to the VA research community. Morris is the UAMS Mehta/Stebbins Chair in Cardiovascular Research…
August 17, 2023
College of Medicine Class of 2027 Takes Medical Student Oath, Dons White Coats
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) welcomed 175 incoming students to the College of Medicine during an Aug. 4 ceremony at the Robinson Center Performance Hall in downtown Little Rock. Collectively known as the Class of 2027, the 155 incoming first-year medical students at the main campus in Little Rock and the 20…
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