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The Junior STEM Academy immersed students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics in health and other sciences.

Summer Camps, Workshops Enrich Students of All Ages, Backgrounds

Aug. 23, 2018 | Whether an undergraduate student looking for extra prep for medical school entrance exams, a young learner from an underprivileged or underrepresented background or a high school student wanting to spend the summer conducting research, chances are there was a camp or workshop available through the UAMS Center for Diversity Affairs.

UAMS College of Health Professions Physical Therapy Program Earns Full Accreditation

Aug. 21, 2018 | FAYETTEVILLE — The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education, allowing graduates to be eligible to become licensed in their profession. The program, part of the Department of Physical Therapy in the College of...

Nancy Gray, far left, gets ready to present prizes to the winning team at the Health Sciences Entrepreneurship Boot Camp in May.

BioVentures, Boot Camp Garner National Award, Recognition

Aug. 21, 2018 | In less than three years, the Health Sciences Entrepreneurship Boot Camp has gone from pilot project to national award winner, recently earning a second place Innovations in Research and Research Education Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges. “Being able to claim the Boot Camp has won an award like this means it’s had...

MASH students visiting the UAMS Simulation Center roleplay diagnosing a stroke patient through the AR SAVES network.

AR SAVES Uses Simulation to Teach Students about Stroke

Aug. 15, 2018 | Aug. 14, 2018 | Although the high school students in the UAMS Simulation Center this summer may not have been stroke doctors or nurses yet, they got a chance to play those roles on TV and learn to recognize stroke symptoms.

Nine Audiology Students Honored at Capstone Celebration

Aug. 9, 2018 | Nine Audiology students received their white coats during an April 6 ceremony honoring their clinical and academic achievements. The annual Capstone Celebration is designed to honor third-year Doctor of Audiology students as they transition from their academic and practicum experiences to their full-time externships in their fourth year. “The Capstone Celebration is the culmination of...

Hooding Ceremony

Diligence a Key Ingredient for Success, Gardner Tells Graduates at CHP Hooding Ceremony

Aug. 9, 2018 | The College of Health Professions (CHP) presented 96 students earning master’s or doctoral degrees with their academic hoods at a May 18 ceremony. Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., provost and senior vice chancellor of academic affairs, congratulated the students on their remarkable achievements and recognized the family members and friends who offered crucial support during the...

Alumni Weekend 2018

It’s Time for Alumni Weekend 2018!

Aug. 9, 2018 | Alumni Weekend is scheduled for Aug. 17-18. This year, the College of Health Professions is inviting alumni of the Medical Laboratory Sciences program to attend and celebrate the program’s 100th anniversary. As part of the celebration, a luncheon and ice cream social will be held from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, in the...

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