Experts, Advocates Gather for Lung Cancer Symposium

Nov. 18, 2013 | Lung cancer experts, survivors and advocates gathered Nov. 8 to discuss the latest information in the fight against America’s deadliest cancer.

UAMS Names Jefferson to Lead New Physical Therapy Program

Nov. 15, 2013 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has named John Jefferson, Ph.D., to direct the physical therapy education program under development for its UAMS Northwest regional campus in Fayetteville.

UAMS Offers Continuing Education Credits through New Website

Nov. 14, 2013 | Nov. 14, 2013 | A new University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) website portal, learnondemand.org, allows health care professionals at any time to hear lectures and take classes online to earn continuing education (CE) credits.

Pro Golfer Honored for Contributions to UAMS Scoliosis Research

Nov. 13, 2013 | UAMS physicians, donors and friends of Duke gathered for “Lunch with the Duke” Oct. 23 to support the chair and to honor Duke for his charitable donations to UAMS.

Biomedical Career Day Shows Students New Career Paths

Nov. 8, 2013 | The UAMS Graduate School drew more than 150 students from 11 different institutions at its 13th Annual Career Day for Biomedical Sciences. The event offered undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows a chance to learn more about career options in biomedical sciences.

UAMS Ophthalmologist Inducted into Veteran’s Hall of Fame

Nov. 6, 2013 | Before John P. Shock, M.D., joined UAMS as professor and chair of ophthalmology in the College of Medicine nearly 35 years ago, he was saving the eyesight of wounded soldiers on the battlefield. He recently was honored for his service as he was inducted into the Arkansas Military Veteran’s Hall of Fame.

Author Speaks on Award-winning Book, Cross-cultural Competency

Nov. 6, 2013 | Fadiman spoke Nov. 4 at a UAMS College of Pharmacy lecture on her award-winning book “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.”

UAMS Receives OK to Offer Physical Therapy Degree

Nov. 4, 2013 | Nov. 4, 2013 | Approval to begin educating physical therapy students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) at its northwest Arkansas campus was given Oct. 25 by the Coordinating Board of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. </span>

UAMS Hosts Perry Initiative Workshop Promoting Women in Orthopaedics

Oct. 31, 2013 | The sound of drills and saws vibrated throughout the halls of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute Oct. 12 as 35 female high school students repaired fractures, fixed ACL tears and inserted rods into replica human bones.

Award-winning Volunteer Designates $5,000 to UAMS Cancer Institute

Oct. 30, 2013 | Oct. 30, 2013 | Hatim Smouni may not seek glory for his volunteer work, but that didn’t stop a national organization from giving him some much-deserved recognition.