College of Medicine
September 21, 2023
Sickle Cell Disease Symposium Looks Ahead to “New Era”
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted its annual Sickle Cell Symposium on Sept. 12, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, patients and community advocates to share the latest advancements in sickle cell disease and treatment. The fall event, held in the 12th floor auditorium of the Jackson T. Stephens Neurosciences & Spine Institute…
September 19, 2023
Medical Student’s Two-Year Detour through NIH Reinforces Chosen Career Path
| Two years after taking a break from medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to participate in the prestigious Medical Research Scholars Program (MSRP) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Mason Belue is more excited than ever about their future as a clinician-scientist. Instead of being away from UAMS…
September 18, 2023
UAMS Adds Second Girlology Puberty Session on Oct. 8
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is offering a morning Oct. 8 session of the popular Girlology puberty program after the afternoon session sold out.
September 15, 2023
UAMS Breaks Ground in Springdale for Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) broke ground today on the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center in Springdale.
September 12, 2023
Vascular Surgeon Andre Ramdon, M.D., Joins UAMS
LITTLE ROCK — Andre Ramdon, M.D., a fellowship-trained, board-certified vascular surgeon, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery. He is seeing patients in the vascular and endovascular surgery clinics at UAMS and Baptist Health. “Dr. Ramdon…
September 11, 2023
UAMS Presents Virtual Family Medicine Conference, Tobacco & Disease Symposium Oct. 24-27
LITTLE ROCK — The 27th Annual Family Medicine Update with Tobacco & Disease Symposium at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer up to 18 hours of online continuing education Oct. 24–27 for primary care physicians, doctors of osteopathic medicine, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, respiratory…
September 7, 2023
Walker Foundation Commits $2 Million to UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center
LITTLE ROCK — The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation committed $2 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The gift will support construction of the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center in Springdale, Arkansas, which is scheduled to open in summer 2025. “The Walker Foundation has been instrumental in the…
September 6, 2023
UAMS Opens First Milk Bank in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) opened the UAMS Milk Bank, the first facility of its kind in Arkansas, during a Sept. 6 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
August 31, 2023
UAMS First in State to Earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Spinal Fusion Treatment
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS Health) is the first health organization in Arkansas to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification in Spinal Fusion. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care….
August 28, 2023
Hematologist Ankur Varma, M.D., Joins UAMS Stem Cell Transplant, Cellular Therapy Team
Ankur Varma, M.D.,MPH, has joined the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Team in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he is treating patients with blood cancer. Board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology, Varma joins Arkansas’ only adult stem cell transplant and cellular…
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