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Group photo of high school students who attended an anesthesia workshop in Northwest Arkansas

UAMS Northwest Hosts Hands-On Anesthesiology Workshop for High School Students

Eighteen ninth-grade students from five different Northwest Arkansas school districts — Bentonville, Farmington, Fayetteville, Siloam Springs and Springdale — gathered Saturday, May 14, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus for an immersive educational experience. Designed to introduce students to the dynamic field of anesthesiology through a full day of…

Noelle Danylchuk, M.S., CGC

Spotlight on the Department of Genetic Counseling

We are often asked, “What is a genetic counselor?” In clinic, genetic counselors help patients navigate the emotional and psychological elements of inherited genetic conditions and genetic testing. UAMS established the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program in 2004 with its first cohort matriculating in 2006. An impetus of establishing the program was to…

The Dietetics Program faculty are, left to right: Lesley Jones, Courtney Fose, Reza Hakkak, Lisa Jansen, Stephanie Lopez-Neyman and Wei Li.

Spotlight on the Dietetics Program, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

By Courtney Fose Greetings from the Dietetics Program in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. As program director for the master of science in dietetics degree program, I am happy to share some exciting updates. This year, we welcomed Stephanie M….

Gloria Johnson, second from left, receives the 2025 Excellence in Customer Service Award. Carrie Hamblin, fourth from left, receives the Excellence in Performance Award.

Winners of College’s 2025 Staff Excellence Awards Named

In April, the College of Health Professions announced the recipients of the 2025 Staff Excellence Awards. Gloria Johnson, executive assistant in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, was the recipient of the Excellence in Customer Service Award. Carrie Hamblin, administrative coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy, was the recipient of the Excellence in Performance Award. Candidates…

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, praised research staff and participants for their critical roles in bringing better treatments to patients.

UAMS Chancellor Praises Research Staff, Participants at Clinical Trials Day Celebration

UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, recently visited the hospital lobby to thank researchers and clinical trial participants during UAMS’ Clinical Trials Day celebration, emphasizing the critical role that clinical trials play in advancing patient care. “Clinical trials are designed to determine whether we are treating patients better or not,” Patterson told staff and visitors…

Olgaaurora Rodriguez COP Match 2025

College of Pharmacy Match Ceremony Shares Next Steps for Seniors, Alumni

Twenty-seven seniors and alumni from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy announced their postgraduate residency, fellowship or graduate training positions at a May 15 ceremony in Little Rock. Upon completion of their Doctor of Pharmacy degree, students are able to join the workforce or continue to develop their skills in…

COPH Graduation

UAMS College of Public Health Celebrates Class of 2025

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health celebrated its newest group of graduates during its 2025 commencement at Little Rock’s Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. There were 78 graduates in this year’s class. Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, reminded graduates of their responsibility to society as they…

Seven members of the Project SEARCH Class of 2025 participated in the May 15 graduation ceremony. Chancellor Cam Patterson, center, delivered opening remarks. Project SEARCH graduates, left to right, are: Tyheim Bones, Logan Ferguson, Amy Johnson, Keshawn Lamar, Lacinda Carter, Gavin McGinnis and Sunny Welch. Not pictured, Layla Macon.

UAMS Celebrates Project SEARCH 2025 Interns in Graduation Ceremony

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated eight students in a May 15 graduation ceremony that marked their completion of the nine-month Project SEARCH internship program. Project SEARCH Arkansas ACCESS Initiative, in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitative Services (ARS), is for young adults with developmental disabilities. Interns in the program work in various UAMS…

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