Oct. 21, 2016 | On Saturday, October 15, 2016, several of our students from the Physical Therapy program in Northwest Arkansas participated in this year’s Physical Therapy Day of Service. About 15 of our students helped provide over 7,000 meals to hungry families in Northwest Arkansas. We here at UAMS are very proud of the contributions our organization provides to...
Oct. 21, 2016 | Oct. 21, 2016 | To bring life to a state’s life sciences sector, working together is key, and the Arkansas Life Sciences Summit keynote speaker Patrick Plues could see that spirit in abundance as he looked at his audience. About 100 entrepreneurs, investors and research scientists gathered at the summit in Conway on Oct. 19...
Oct. 20, 2016 | Oct. 20, 2016 | UAMS professor William Golden, M.D., recently spoke about the future of health care funding at a NEJM Catalyst event that was live-streamed online to facilitate discussion among health care leaders across the globe. A project of the New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Catalyst offers articles, events, podcasts and case studies...
Oct. 18, 2016 | Oct. 18, 2016 | A doctoral degree in biomedical sciences is just the first step along a career path that can lead to lots of different places – many of them unexpected. “Make the most of your Ph.D. and let your passion drive you. Take risks, fall, get back up – most of all, enjoy...
Oct. 17, 2016 | Oct. 17, 2016 | More than 300 family members and friends, along with UAMS College of Nursing faculty, staff, alumni and supporters, watched Oct. 7 as junior Bachelor of Science in Nursing students received their white coats. The ceremony marked the passage into the clinical phase of the students’ nursing education. The class of 2018...
Oct. 14, 2016 | Oct. 14, 2016 | Richard Turnage, M.D., has been named vice chancellor for clinical programs for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and CEO of UAMS Medical Center, effective Dec. 1. He succeeds Roxane Townsend, M.D., who left UAMS at the end of September. “After conducting a national search, it was clear to me and...
Oct. 14, 2016 | Oct. 14, 2016 | For a record fifth year in a row, the Arkansas chapter of the international Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) has been recognized for ensuring the highest quality research by providing the most continuing education hours of any chapter. The annual Chapter Chairperson Recognition Award was presented to Carrie Chiaro, M.P.H.,...
Oct. 12, 2016 | Oct. 12, 2016 | After attending the Sickle Cell Symposium at UAMS, Dalissa Robinson didn’t feel as alone in coping with her sickle cell disease as she sometimes does. “I was impressed by what strong advocates the symposium speakers are,” Robinson said. “We don’t have enough advocates for sickle cell disease. I like how they...
Oct. 10, 2016 | Oct. 10, 2016 | Numerous customs, traditions and represented by UAMS faculty, staff and students were celebrated Sept. 30 at International Fest. More than 100 employees and students gathered in the Education II building to make their way around the globe, learning and enjoying the various cultures and nationalities displayed. Participants could sample lo mein...
Oct. 7, 2016 | Oct. 7, 2016 | Today’s seniors are living longer than ever and want all the tools and information available to make the most of their longevity. Enter the Senior Expo – a free annual event that features information, health screenings and fun – all aimed at helping seniors make sure their best years are those...