College of Pharmacy
March 20, 2024
UAMS Students Shine in Student Research Day Presentations
Graduate and professional students, postdoctorate fellows, and medical house staff presented research to faculty and peers during Student Research Day at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Nobel Prize winner Craig C. Mello, Ph.D., spoke as part of the Robert E. McGehee Jr., Ph.D., Distinguished Lectureship in Biomedical Research. A concurrent Student Research…
March 18, 2024
College of Pharmacy Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Third-Year Students
The UAMS College of Pharmacy recognized third-year students with commemorative pins at a joint ceremony held March 8, marking the transition to patient care for their final school year. Ceremonies were held on the UAMS Little Rock campus and UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, recognizing a total of 87 students from the College of Pharmacy Class…
March 13, 2024
Pharmacy Students Learn, Make Lasting Memories on International Rotations
A hallmark of the fourth and final year of school for UAMS College of Pharmacy students is experiences, where they work alongside pharmacists providing care for real patients. These are primers for the pharmacy world once their education is complete. Some pharmacy students take that a step further, doing elective experiences thousands of miles away…
February 14, 2024
ACT Names College of Pharmacy Student to Inaugural Cohort of Student Scholars
The Academia-Community Transformation (ACT) Pharmacy Collaborative and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) named UAMS College of Pharmacy student Abbi Kidd as part of the inaugural cohort for its Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders Program. Kidd is a second-year pharmacy student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). This year, the program…
February 8, 2024
Doctoral Student Development Program At UAMS Granted $1.8 Million
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded more than $1.8 million to continue its Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) program through 2028. Created in 2009 through a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, IMSD’s goal is to increase the number of doctoral graduates from…
February 2, 2024
College of Pharmacy Students Place High at National Competitions
UAMS College of Pharmacy students recently reached two milestones on the national level, ranking high in competitions for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). A team of Tori Hoggard, Lexi Jacobus and Dylan Yowell was the national runner-up at the ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge, held during…
January 25, 2024
UAMS Faculty, Staff Members Recognized for Excellence in Mentoring
UAMS honored nine faculty and staff members during a Jan. 17 ceremony that acknowledged their commitment to the mentorship of colleagues and students.
November 16, 2023
College of Pharmacy’s First Black Female Graduate: Experiences “Just Made Me Stronger”
Sharon D. Thomas-Harris, P.D., COP ’76, initially wasn’t sure if she wanted to be a pharmacist, but once she made her decision, she followed through. The UAMS College of Pharmacy’s first Black female graduate persevered despite discrimination. Today, she’s still working and passing her knowledge down to the next generation. “I can’t believe I’ve been…
October 18, 2023
New Pharmacy Scholarships for 2023 Highlight Perseverance, Service
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy acknowledged graduating classes past and present this year with the creation of three new scholarships. They recognize the unique contributions of each class and will help support students in the future. Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D., announced in April the creation of three new scholarships:…
October 13, 2023
Holly Maples, Pharm.D., Named Fellow of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Holly Maples, Pharm.D., a national expert on pediatric infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship, was recently named a fellow of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS). PIDS is the world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control and eradication of diseases affecting children. Fellows are those who have achieved professional excellence and provided significant…
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