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UAMS Project Part of National Effort to Reduce COVID-19 in Hardest Hit Populations


LITTLE ROCK — UAMS researchers and their community partners across Arkansas are studying the causes behind COVID-19’s devastating impact on minorities and developing plans to help increase vaccination rates.

A Marshallese resident in Northwest Arkansas receives a COVID-19 vaccine.

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June 14, 2021


Pharmacy Celebrates 105 Graduates in Virtual Convocation


The Class of 2021 trekked a challenging road on the journey to graduation, and the graduates marked their path with perseverance and determination during an ongoing period of uncertainty. Speakers made it clear this class would leave a legacy of resilience, as the College of Pharmacy celebrated its 105 graduates during the virtual Senior Honors…

Eddie Dunn, Pharm.D., and Melanie Reinhardt, Pharm.D., announce graduates as they are hooded virtually by family and friends during the College of Pharmacy Seniors Honors & Awards Ceremony on May 14, 2021.

June 11, 2021


UAMS Ranked Among Top Joint Replacement Providers


LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) ranks among the top 10% in the nation for joint replacement surgery, according to new research by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

From left, C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., Jeffrey Stambough, M.D., Alicia Dreyer of Healthgrades, Ben Stronach, M.D., and Simon Mears, M.D., Ph.D., at the award presentation ranking UAMS among the top 10% of providers for joint replacement.

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June 9, 2021


College of Pharmacy Inducts 19 Students and Faculty Members into Prestigious National Honor Society


The College of Pharmacy inducted 17 students and two faculty members into The Rho Chi National Honor Society during a virtual ceremony April 9. Membership into The Rho Chi Society is the highest academic achievement in pharmacy and recognizes students in the top 20% of their entering class, in addition to faculty members selected by…

Third-year student and Beta Iota chapter president Madison Green delivers welcome to initiates and attendees during The Rho Chi Society induction ceremony held virtually April 9, 2021.

June 8, 2021


Two UAMS Doctoral Nursing Students Named Jonas Scholars


LITTLE ROCK — Two students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing have been awarded grants totaling $30,000 from Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education.

Vivian White and Rachel Pascoe

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June 7, 2021


Arkansas College Students Learn About COVID-19, Other Infectious Diseases at UAMS-led Workshop


UAMS treated Arkansas college students interested in research or medical careers involving infectious diseases like COVID-19 to a workshop May 19.

Sumaira Sardar and Finn Beruldsen, students at Hendrix College, attended the Zoom-based infectious diseases career workshop.

June 4, 2021


UAMS Aortic Center Uses Advanced Treatment to Save LR Artist


Linda Yates has long found comfort in her art, and one of her latest creations holds a particularly special meaning. Before she retired, the Little Rock woman spent years as a graphic artist and ran her own business for 17 years. “I thought I’d paint a lot more once I retired, but then things started happening,” Yates said.

Linda Yates

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Individuals Gather for 2021 Maternal and Child Health Symposium


Champions for women’s health and birth equity was the topic May 7 of the 2021 Maternal and Child Health Symposium. The symposium brought together virtually community leaders, students, researchers, health care workers and stakeholders to discuss the health disparities that exist among infant and maternal health outcomes. “We know that maternal and infant mortality exists…

MCH Symposium

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June 3, 2021


June MVP — Camille Hart


Congratulations to Camille Hart, our June MVP of the month. Camille is a program manager in the UAMS College of Public Health’s Department of Health Behavior and Health Education. Here is what her nominator wrote: Camille Hart is the epitome of going above and beyond her job description to improve health in Arkansas.

Camille Hart -- June 2021 MVP of the Month


UAMS Portal Gives Access to About 3,200 Policies and Procedures


UAMS currently has about 3,200 active policies and procedures across the institution that are accessible in Compliance 360, our centralized policy management software application.  In order for us to ensure the standards we hold ourselves accountable to, we steadfastly insist that all employees, physicians, volunteers, trainees, faculty and students are aware of our formal policies.


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