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UAMS Residency Fair Connects Arkansas Medical Students with Training Programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Family and Preventive Medicine recently hosted its second annual Residency Fair, an event aimed at connecting medical students with primary care residency programs across Arkansas. The event provided students with a unique opportunity to explore residency training options in a casual setting. Unlike traditional residency…
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UAMS conference focuses on helping children thrive after trauma
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently hosted multidisciplinary professionals from around the state for a two-day conference aimed at helping organizations better support young children who have experienced trauma and their families. The event, “Building a Trauma-Informed Organization,” offered research-based strategies and hands-on training for organizations working directly with children and families…
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UAMS receives $2.5 million for residency programs in south Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will expand its residency programs in south Arkansas thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the Arkansas State Legislature. The state’s PEER Joint Budget Committee recently approved a request for $2,550,225 in funding from the restricted reserve fund to support the development of family medicine residency programs…
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UAMS accepting applications for high school summer programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now accepting applications for its summer programs designed to introduce high school students to the wide variety of health care careers. UAMS’ Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a free educational day camp being offered across the state. Participants will learn about a…
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UAMS invests in the future of health care in south Arkansas
As part of its ongoing efforts to boost healthcare in southern Arkansas, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently opened the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in El Dorado. Located at 620 W. Grove St., the clinic is a cornerstone of medical care for El Dorado and beyond, offering a range of services…
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Hands-on learning sparks interest in health care careers for Arkansas students
To help inspire the next generation of health care professionals, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently hosted a virtual event that gave nearly 950 Arkansas high school students an inside look at careers in the medical field. Students from 69 high schools across Arkansas participated in the Find Your Future in Health…
