LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host a free, public lecture exploring the medical influences behind the gothic novel “Dracula” at 5 p.m. April 17. The lecture will be held on the 12th floor of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute on UAMS’ Little Rock campus. It…
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Childhood is a time of growth, discovery, and change. From a baby’s first smile to a toddler’s first words, these special moments are called developmental milestones, which help parents understand how children are learning, communicating, and exploring the world around them. While every child grows at their own pace, milestones…
Students in a community-based program design course at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are learning about the value of strong relationships between researchers and community members. The class, which is in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, includes a semester-long service-learning project at the client choice food pantry at…
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine received a $110,000 grant from the Dorothy Snider Foundation, a fund managed by the Memphis Medical Society, for student scholarships. “This is an exciting development in our efforts to generate more scholarships, and the effects will be life-changing for aspiring physicians…
Physicians, nurses, and researchers convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute on March 13 to hear about the latest advancements in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer treatment and research.
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Paul Stover, MBA, as its next vice chancellor for Institutional Support Services, overseeing the institution’s Campus Operations and Department of Public Safety.
In the 38 years since an automobile accident changed his life, Jan Williams has seen how much the field of brain injury rehabilitation has progressed. “Right after my injury, I went through the same kinds of speech and language, occupational, and physical rehab that so many people know so well,” he said. “But that was…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, and Public Health garnered recognition among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Graduate Schools for 2026.
Free Event for Patients, Caregivers, Health Professionals, General Public The public is invited to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) 11th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium on April 12, where experts will discuss the latest advances and treatment for Parkinson’s disease, as well as atypical Parkinsonism. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended…
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with schools in Carroll and Madison counties to establish programs aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors for youth, while preparing students for career opportunities in community health. Through a $1.2 million Rural Communities Pathways grant, funded by the…