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UAMS College of Nursing Names Tracie Harrison, Ph.D., to Alice An-Loh Sun Chair in Geriatric Nursing


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has appointed Tracie Harrison, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FGSA, as the holder of the new endowed Alice An-Loh Sun Chair in Geriatric Nursing for the College of Nursing.

Tracie Harrison, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FGSA, has been appointed as the holder of the new endowed Alice An-Loh Sun Chair in Geriatric Nursing for the College of Nursing.

March 24, 2022


UAMS Experts Teach High School Students About Medical Technology, Workings of the Heart


University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) experts in technology and anatomy teamed up March 2 to take a group of high school sophomores on a virtual journey through the heart. The 39 sophomores who participated were members of the American Heart Association’s Sweetheart Program, which for 15 years has been educating high school girls…

picture of Erica Malone, Ph.D., sitting in front of three animal hearts

March 23, 2022


Dental Hygiene Students Treat Afghan Refugee Families


Since late November, UAMS dental hygiene students have given dozens of Afghan refugees something many of them have never before received – dental care.

An Afghan refugee woman receives a dental assessment at the UAMS Dental Hygiene Clinic.

March 22, 2022


Justin Hire, M.D., Joins UAMS as Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon


Justin Michael Hire, M.D., a decorated U.S. Army veteran who is fellowship-trained in pediatric orthopaedics, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. An assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hire sees patients exclusively at Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale. “I am…

Justin Hire, M.D.


College of Medicine Match Day Ceremony Applauds 158 Seniors Fanning out Across the Country to Improve the World


The UAMS College of Medicine’s Match Day ceremony Friday marked a return to normalcy for seniors who have spent the last two years of medical school largely avoiding crowds, and each other, to comply with pandemic-driven social distancing requirements. In a switch back to the live ceremonies of earlier years, albeit with masks to comply…

Heather Morgan, who matched to a family medicine residency at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington, and also won a jar of cash by being the last senior called to the stage, collect hugs after the ceremony. All the seniors contributed a dollar to the jar as they walked across the stage.

March 21, 2022


MD Anderson Oncologist Shi-Ming Tu, M.D., Joins UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute


LITTLE ROCK — Shi-Ming Tu, M.D., has joined the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment and research of genitourinary cancer.

Shi-Ming Tu, M.D., has joined the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute as a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment and research of genitourinary cancer.


Webinar Focuses on Stress-Management for Veterans


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion focused on stress management during its monthly veterans educational webinar.

The Veterans Sub-Committee invited Joshua Barry, an Air National Guard veteran and licensed social worker, to talk about stress management during its monthly educational webinar.


National Guard Recognizes UAMS Supervisor as ‘Patriotic Employer’


The Arkansas Air National Guard on March 17 recognized UAMS supervisor Marvin Powell as a Patriotic Employer — an award that was more than a year in the making.

Marvin Powell, front and center, holds his Patriotic Employer Award from the Department of Defense. Also, front, left to right, Col. Dean Martin, Staff Sgt. Chris Coffman, Powell, Ms. Powell and Chancellor Cam Patterson.


UAMS to Host In-Person Summer Day Camp for Grades 9-11


LITTLE ROCK — High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for a free in-person summer day camp June 13-17 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The science-themed SONOcamp is limited to 60 students in Little Rock and surrounding areas. Apply here. Applications are due by March 30. During the…

March 18, 2022


Dietetics, Nutrition Programs Mark Anniversaries with Online Celebration, Guest Lecture


Alumni, faculty and students celebrated March 10 the dual birthdays of programs in the UAMS College of Health Professions’ Department of Dietetics and Nutrition. College and university leaders spoke on Zoom about the history and achievements of the programs leading up to the anniversaries.

UAMS Dietetics through the Decades: the Dietetics Internship program in the College of Health Professions' Department of Dietetics and Nutrition celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment.

March 17, 2022


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