UAMS News


October 30, 2025

Bullying

Tim Taylor

bullying

These programs were first broadcast the week of November 3, 2025.


October 29, 2025

CHP Program Introduces Seventh Graders to Respiratory Care

Ben Boulden

Seventh-grade students from Lacy Academy listen as a senior Respiratory Care student, right, explains a diagnostic procedure to them. The artificial on the table is used in instruction and training in the program.

The Department of Respiratory Care in the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP) on Oct. 17 provided a hands-on learning experience to 15 seventh grade students from the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy in Little Rock. “I think it went really well. These students were really engaged, and obviously very bright. I knew they…


October 15, 2025

UAMS Brings Popular Girlology® Puberty Session to Northwest Arkansas on Nov. 2

David Wise

Four adolescent girls sitting in row and smiling

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is bringing Girlology®, an educational program for tween and teen girls to learn about health and social topics they may experience during adolescence, to Northwest Arkansas on Nov. 2. Held from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education, 2422 N. Thompson…


September 10, 2025

UAMS Hosting Neurodiversity Conference in Northwest Arkansas on Sept. 18

David Wise

Multicolored infinity symbol

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…


July 18, 2025

UAMS Family Medicine Department Hosts First Statewide Research Symposium and CARE Awards

Philip Allison

UAMS hosted the inaugural Family Medicine Research Symposium.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Family and Preventive Medicine recently brought together family medicine faculty, residents and students from across Arkansas for its inaugural research symposium and first-ever Chair’s Awards for Recognition of Excellence (CARE) Awards.  “For the first time, we’re bringing all 11 family medicine residency programs across the…


July 17, 2025

Whooping Cough

Tim Taylor

pertussis

These programs were first broadcast the week of July 21, 2025.


June 12, 2025

Lymph Nodes

Tim Taylor

lymph

These programs were first broadcast the week of June 16, 2025.


June 3, 2025

UAMS Hires Brian W. Jones, DHSc, as Next Vice Chancellor for Regional Campuses

Philip Allison

Brian Jones graphic

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has hired Brian W. Jones, DHSc, as the next vice chancellor for Regional Campuses. He will begin his new role Aug. 1. Jones will replace Richard Turnage, M.D., who is retiring after a distinguished career as a surgeon, educator and administrator, including more than…


June 2, 2025

Spotlight on the Dietetics Program, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition

Ben Boulden

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

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….


May 29, 2025

UAMS Celebrates Project SEARCH 2025 Interns in Graduation Ceremony

Ben Boulden

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.

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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