College of Medicine


January 29, 2024

UAMS Kidney, Liver Transplant Programs Again Rated Among Best in Nation

Linda Satter

Burdine, second from left, at the Helena-West Helena satellite transplant clinic.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) kidney and liver transplant programs have again received some of the highest ratings in the country in a report comparing transplant programs nationwide. A January report by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) shows that both solid-organ programs scored five out of five…


January 25, 2024

UAMS Faculty, Staff Members Recognized for Excellence in Mentoring

Chris Carmody

Robert A. Winn, M.D., director and Lipman chair in oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia, gives a presentation as part of the Excellence in Mentoring Awards and the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s Grand Rounds leadership series.

UAMS honored nine faculty and staff members during a Jan. 17 ceremony that acknowledged their commitment to the mentorship of colleagues and students. 


January 16, 2024

WIC Use Decreased During and After COVID-19

David Wise

Woman picking out fresh vegetables in a market

LITTLE ROCK — Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) found significant declines in WIC participation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. The researchers — led by student-researcher and UAMS College of Medicine student Savannah Busch — measured changes in…


January 4, 2024

Bala Simon, M.D., Dr.PH., to Serve in Leadership Role for National Organization

Kev' Moye

B. Simon

Bala Simon, M.D., Dr.PH., associate professor for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is serving as president of the board of directors for the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD). Simon — who has teaching and clinical appointments in the UAMS colleges of Public Health and Medicine — is serving a one-year…


January 3, 2024

Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., MBA, Receives Award for Humanitarian Efforts

Chris Carmody

Gloria Richard-Davis (front right), M.D., MBA, stands with UAMS students and employees during Just Communities of Arkansas’ 59th annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration.

Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., MBA, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, recently received an award from Just Communities of Arkansas for her efforts to build inclusive and equitable communities. Richard-Davis was one of three women honored during the social justice organization’s 59th annual Humanitarian Awards…


December 26, 2023

UAMS’ Robert Reis, Ph.D., Receives Award from International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences

Chris Carmody

Robert J. Shmookler Reis, Ph.D.

The International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences honored Robert J. Shmookler Reis, Ph.D., a professor and researcher in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, with an award that recognizes advancements in clinical science. Reis received the Jawahar (Jay) Mehta Annual Award for Clinical Scientist during the organization’s North American Section conference…


December 14, 2023

UAMS Researchers to Develop, Test PTSD Treatments for Incarcerated Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder

Kev' Moye

Zielinski-Zaller

LITTLE ROCK — A research team from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will develop and test new approaches to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening and treatment among incarcerated individuals who are eligible for opioid use disorder (OUD) services. The study, “Developing and Testing Innovative Care Pathways for Screening and Treatment of OUD/PTSD…


December 11, 2023

Radiation Oncologist Ciani Ellison, M.D., Joins UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

Marty Trieschmann

Dr. Ciani Ellison

Ciani Ellison, M.D., a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of pediatric cancers has joined the Radiation Oncology Center at the Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. She is one of only two pediatric radiation oncologists in Arkansas, both at UAMS. Ellison also treats adult patients with gynecologic cancers, soft tissue…


December 6, 2023

UAMS Hosts Student National Medical Association Region III Conference

Linda Satter

Standing group photo at the event. Among those attending the regional conference were (left to right, front row): Christy Walker, M.D., UAMS medical students Victoria Malak, Makenzie Henderson, Brianna Long, Kayla Jimmerson and Megan Clark, and Torrance Walker, M.D.; back row: medical students Raven Hinton, Andria Carter, Bree Dulaney, Jade-Michael Matthews, Evan Hicks, Quincy Gragg and Grant Broadway.

About 150 medical students and pre-med students from seven states attended the annual Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Region III Medical Education Conference Nov. 10-12 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock. It was the first time that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, home to the Edith…


December 5, 2023

Cardiac Surgeon John Streitman, M.D., Joins UAMS to Lead Cardiovascular Surgery Program

Linda Satter

white-coat portrait of John Streitman, M.D.

John Emory Streitman, M.D., a board-certified cardiac surgeon with a special interest in complex cardiovascular cases, joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Surgery. He will lead the cardiovascular surgery program. “Dr. Streitman is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon who brings…



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