Category: Newswriting

  • UAMS Earns Initial Accreditation for Family Medicine Residency Program in El Dorado

    UAMS Earns Initial Accreditation for Family Medicine Residency Program in El Dorado

    The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to establish a family medicine rural track residency program in El Dorado. The new residency program will focus on full scope family medicine with a unique emphasis on obstetrics. Recruiting for the program will…

  • UAMS Hires Brian W. Jones, DHSc, as Next Vice Chancellor for Regional Campuses

    UAMS Hires Brian W. Jones, DHSc, as Next Vice Chancellor for Regional Campuses

    The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has hired Brian W. Jones, DHSc, as the next vice chancellor for Regional Campuses. He will begin his new role Aug. 1. Jones will replace Richard Turnage, M.D., who is retiring after a distinguished career as a surgeon, educator and administrator, including more than 15 years in…

  • UAMS Virtual Conference Explores Front Lines of Family Medicine

    UAMS Virtual Conference Explores Front Lines of Family Medicine

    Family medicine providers from across the country recently gathered for the virtual University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ 2025 Family Medicine Spring Review, where they heard updates on colorectal cancer screening, sleep apnea, obesity and mental health. The three-day conference was presented by the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine’s Community Health and Education…

  • UAMS Hosts Pre-Health Conference for Aspiring Health Care Professionals

    UAMS Hosts Pre-Health Conference for Aspiring Health Care Professionals

    Undergraduate students from across Arkansas recently gathered at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) central campus for the annual Undergraduate Pre-Health Conference. The event provided current college students with a comprehensive introduction to careers in health care and featured representatives from all five UAMS colleges — Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Professions…

  • UAMS Residency Fair Connects Arkansas Medical Students with Training Programs

    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…

  • UAMS conference focuses on helping children thrive after trauma

    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…