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Bala Simon, M.D., Dr.PH., to Serve in Leadership Role for National Organization
Bala Simon, M.D., Dr.PH., associate professor for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is serving as president of the board of directors for the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD). Simon — who has teaching and clinical appointments in the UAMS colleges of Public Health and Medicine — is serving a one-year…
January 4, 2024
Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., MBA, Receives Award for Humanitarian Efforts
Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., MBA, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, recently received an award from Just Communities of Arkansas for her efforts to build inclusive and equitable communities. Richard-Davis was one of three women honored during the social justice organization’s 59th annual Humanitarian Awards…
January 3, 2024
New Year, New Habits: Tips for Success
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Family Medicine Physician and Faculty at UAMS Office of Community Health & Research It’s that time again when many of us are thinking about the things we want to accomplish over the next year. The new year is a great opportunity to think about our wellness goals and commit to…
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Medical Laboratory Sciences Students Graduate into Strong Job Market
On Dec. 18, graduates of the Medical Laboratory Sciences program in the Department of Laboratory Sciences celebrated some good news: They successfully had completed a challenging program of study, and their job prospects look bright.
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Program
- College of Health Professions
- Department of Laboratory Sciences
- University News
January 2, 2024
UAMS Regional Campuses Mark 50th Anniversary
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in 2023 celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Regional Campuses, a network that has provided high-quality education and health care in rural and underserved communities throughout the state. UAMS Regional Campuses, originally known as the Arkansas Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program, were founded in 1973 to…
December 28, 2023
The Year in Review, 2023: UAMS Opens Several New Buildings, Expands Clinical Programs
The spring and summer of 2023 brought growth to UAMS as the university opened several new facilities including a new hospital on the Little Rock campus and broke ground on a new sports performance center in Northwest Arkansas.
December 27, 2023
Gardner Admitted to Esteemed Public Health Minority Scholar Program
Alice Gardner, MPH, a doctoral student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health’s Health Promotion and Prevention Research program, earned entry into the Southern Region Educational Board (SREB)-State Doctoral Scholars Program. “This is truly an honor,” she said. “This program gives a boost to students from…
December 26, 2023
UAMS’ Robert Reis, Ph.D., Receives Award from International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences
The International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences honored Robert J. Shmookler Reis, Ph.D., a professor and researcher in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, with an award that recognizes advancements in clinical science. Reis received the Jawahar (Jay) Mehta Annual Award for Clinical Scientist during the organization’s North American Section conference…
Head Start Carolers Bring Merriment to UAMS
A delightful tradition continued Dec. 18 as preschoolers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Head Start program delivered a spirited performance, full of holiday cheer. Students from the UAMS Head Start program have sung carols on campus for more than 20 years. Dressed in green T-shirts and Santa caps, 11 carolers, ages…
December 21, 2023
UAMS Public Health Innovator Joe Bates, M.D., M.S., Fondly Remembered at Book Signing
Colleagues and family reflected on the accomplishments and shared memories of Joe Bates, M.D., M.S., during a book signing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Dec. 8. Larry Floyd, who co-authored “Stalking the Great Killer: Arkansas’ Long War on Tuberculosis” with Bates, led a panel discussion that also included Arkansas Department…
December 20, 2023
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