July 23, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — While the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is working to save the Proton Center of Arkansas (PIA) from closure, numerous obstacles continue to imperil the operation, said UAMS Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.
July 22, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK —The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of a new neurology clinic — this one focused on multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and headache patients — in the Doctors Building at 500 S. University Ave in Little Rock.
Although Malayah Lee has excelled in the classroom for most of her life, she notes that none of her academic achievements have come easily.
Endocrinologist Freddy Toloza Bonilla, M.D., MHSc, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor for the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism within the College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine.
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has teamed up with Tendo, makers of MDsave, an online medical service platform, to connect providers and patients with transparent and affordable healthcare. With MDsave, patients who do not use health insurance to pay for their care can shop online for affordable medical procedures and save an average of 50% on their healthcare costs.
Emergency medicine physician Ryan Le, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Emergency Department.
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Ronald D. Robertson, M.D., as dean of the College of Medicine, effective immediately.
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re swimming, biking, gardening, walking, or playing sports, spending time outside is a great way to stay active, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. As you enjoy the sunshine, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The sun emits UV rays, a type of radiation that can damage skin cells. UV rays are present even on cloudy or cool days and can reflect off surfaces such as water, sand, concrete, and snow.
LITTLE ROCK — A researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded up to $1.05 million to study how to manage cutaneous leishmaniasis — a parasitic disease transmitted by bites from infected sandflies that can leave lifelong disfiguring scars. Tiffany Sue Weinkopff, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the UAMS College…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing recently welcomed a group of students from Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) for an event that showcased some of the high-tech tools employed by UAMS to train the next generation of nurses.