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Kandy Salter, OTD

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…

UAMS neurologist Robert "Lee" Archer, M.D. (right) visits with Lizzy East Couch, who shared her story of her life with MS at the 2025 MS Symposium.

UAMS to Hold Free MS Symposium March 14

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is holding a free 2026 Multiple Sclerosis Symposium on Saturday, March 14, to discuss treatment options and research initiatives and to hear from Arkansans living with the disease.

Headshot of Page Dobbs, associate professor in the College of Public Health

From Arkansas Roots to National Impact: The Work and Purpose of Page Dobbs

When you ask Page Dobbs, Ph.D., to describe herself, she doesn’t begin with titles or accolades. She starts with Arkansas. Born and raised in the state, Dobbs has built her career around one persistent question: “How do we reduce tobacco use and prevent the cancer burden that has affected so many Arkansas families?” Today, she…

Srikanth Vallurupalli, M.D

Cardiologist Srikanth Vallurupalli, M.D., Named UAMS Director of Cardiovascular Medicine

Srikanth Vallurupalli, M.D., a nationally recognized cardiologist and multimodality cardiac imager, has been named the director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and associate director of UAMS’ cardiovascular clinical services. Vallurupalli is an associate professor in the division, which is part of the Department of Internal…

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