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Austin Porter, Dr.PH, MPH, Named Chief Science Officer, State Epidemiologist

Austin Porter, Dr.PH, MPH, associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management, continues to ascend the ladder at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Porter, who started at the health department in 2010 as an injury epidemiologist, is now…

Grad School Research Induction

Graduate School Recognizes New Ph.D. Candidates

Graduate School students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated a major step in their pursuit of a doctoral degree during a recent research induction ceremony. Students were presented with white coats at the Sept. 8 event in the Fred W. Smith Auditorium on the 12th floor of the Jackson T. Stephens…

A UAMS health care workers conducts a blood test on a Marshallese patient.

Joint Announcement: Ministry of Health & Human Services and UAMS Mark Final Year of Faith-Based Diabetes Program

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health & Human Services (MoHHS) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are proud to announce the launch of the fourth and final year of the Faith-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education (FDSME) Study, beginning September 2025. This long-standing and impactful joint collaboration between MoHHS and UAMS, alongside key community partners — KIJLE (Kora In Jiban Lorlorjake Ejmour,…

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A Growing Commitment to Pediatric Developmental and Behavioral Health in Northwest Arkansas

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) continues to expand its mission to improve health outcomes for Arkansas’ children through its pediatric developmental and behavioral health programs in Northwest Arkansas. Through strategic growth, collaborative partnerships and a deep commitment to accessible, family-centered care, UAMS is creating new pathways for early intervention and developmental support…

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