Graduate School
September 28, 2026
Graduate School Celebrates Next Group of Ph.D. Candidates
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School’s research induction ceremony represents a significant milestone for students in their pursuit of a doctoral degree.
September 15, 2026
UAMS Neonatologists Strengthen Physician-Scientist Roles with Ph.D. Achievements
Four neonatologists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have recently earned Doctor of Philosophy degrees, bolstering their ability to connect clinical care with research to improve outcomes for newborn Arkansans and their families.
August 11, 2026
Graduate School’s Ph.D. in Nursing Program Stands Alone in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School is home to the only program in the state offering a doctoral degree in nursing. The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program gives candidates the opportunity to progress into advanced roles in nursing.
August 7, 2026
UAMS’ Summer Undergraduate Symposium Features Student Research
The 13th Annual Arkansas Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) provided an opportunity for students from 36 colleges and universities, along with seven high schools, across the United States to present their research.
August 4, 2026
Graduate School’s Summer Program Offers Undergraduates Research Opportunities
The latest edition of the Graduate School’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) gave 15 students a chance to explore various areas of biomedical science at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
June 16, 2026
UAMS Awarded $2.6 million for Joint M.D./Ph.D. program
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to help train joint M.D./Ph.D. students to become top-notch clinician-scientists.
May 21, 2026
Graduate School Confers 56 Degrees at Commencement Ceremony
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School honored its Class of 2026 at a commencement and reception May 14.
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.
May 7, 2026
Graduate School’s GPIBS Program Offers Varied Paths into Biomedical Research
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School is home to 12 programs leading to doctoral degrees. One of the largest and most expansive of those is the Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (GPIBS).
April 30, 2026
Graduate School Spring Awards Recognize Top Performers
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School recognized outstanding students and faculty during its Spring Awards on April 15.
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