Northwest Regional Campus


September 25, 2025

UAMS College of Nursing Earns Preaccreditation to Establish State’s First Nurse-Midwifery Program

Chris Carmody

Abby Nichols (from left), CNM, doula Sondra Rodrocker, and Laurel O'Neal, CNM, are shown during a break in their clinical work. UAMS’ new Nurse-Midwifery Program will help students reach the workforce as certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) after two and a half years of graduate training.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing has received preaccreditation status from the Accreditation Commission of Midwifery Education to establish the state’s first nurse-midwifery program, which will launch in fall 2026.


September 15, 2025

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

David Wise

Photo of the exterior of the Children’s Center for Health & Wellness

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…


September 10, 2025

UAMS Hosting Neurodiversity Conference in Northwest Arkansas on Sept. 18

David Wise

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FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus is hosting its second annual Neurodiversity Conference on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale. This year’s event, themed “Equipped to Care: A Toolkit for Neuro-Inclusive Practice,” is presented…


September 4, 2025

UAMS, ALS Association Celebrate Opening of First ALS Clinic in NWA

David Wise

Cal Brooks, regional vice president of the ALS Association, and Rohit Dhall, professor and the chair of the UAMS Department of Neurology, cut the ribbon at the new UAMS Northwest ALS Clinic in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the ALS Association (ALSA) celebrated today the opening of a new multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, at its Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville. Made possible by a three-year, $424,542 Hoffman Clinic Development…


August 29, 2025

Vaccines = Healthy Students

David Wise

A young child shows off her bandaid while standing in front of the chalkboard that says "Back to School Immunizations"

  By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Students are heading back to school, and many parents and families are busy gathering supplies, setting schedules and preparing for a successful year. One essential step that is sometimes overlooked is making sure your child is up to date on their routine vaccinations. Why Vaccinations Matter Vaccines are one of…


August 26, 2025

UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 Achieves 100% First-Time Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam

David Wise

The UAMS Physical Therapy Class of 2025 poses in their caps and gowns on the lawn of the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), marking the third consecutive year that the program has reached this milestone. The exam, taken at the end of July, serves as the national…


August 19, 2025

Megan Dykema, DPT, Pelvic Health Specialist, Joins UAMS Health Outpatient Therapy Clinic in Fayetteville

David Wise

Headshot of Megan Dykema, DPT, Pelvic Health Specialist

FAYETTEVILLE — Megan Dykema, PT, DPT, a licensed physical therapist with specialized expertise in pelvic floor rehabilitation, has joined the UAMS Health Outpatient Therapy Clinic in Fayetteville. Dykema is passionate about improving the quality of lives of both men and women with conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and pregnancy/postpartum issues. She most recently…


August 18, 2025

UAMS Nurse Anesthetist Program to Expand to Northwest Arkansas

David Wise

A nurse anesthesist prepares a patient for surgery

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today announced a collaboration with the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Heartland Whole Health Institute, Mercy and Washington Regional Medical Center to expand its existing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program to the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville starting fall 2025. 


August 14, 2025

Bridging Worlds: UAMS Students Empower Refugee Families Through Canopy

David Wise

Photo of Caroline Geels with Canopy NWA staff and refugee families

    By Ella Trelfa Two newly graduated students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus found time during their studies to help refugee families adjust to their new lives in Northwest Arkansas. Through their volunteer work with Canopy NWA, Caroline Geels and Megan Crouser, both of whom graduated in…


August 7, 2025

Richard Chastain, M.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fayetteville

David Wise

Headshot of Richard Chastain, M.D.

FAYETTEVILLE — Richard B. Chastain, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a family medicine physician at the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fayetteville. Chastain brings more than a decade of experience in patient-centered care, clinical education and leadership. A native of Arkansas and an alumnus of the UAMS…



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