The ear, nose and throat (ENT) department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been ranked among the top 50 nationwide by U.S. News & World Report for the third year in a row. UAMS was also listed as…
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UAMS Makes Forbes List of Best Employers for Women
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffForbes magazine has named the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to its list of Best Employers for Women 2021, the institution announced Thursday. UAMS was ranked 86th on a list of the top 300 companies in the United States,…
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John Erck Named Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement at UAMS
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJohn Erck has been named vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), effective August 23. Erck will join UAMS from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. As…
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New UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Will Feature State’s First Proton Therapy Machine
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has broken ground on a Radiation Oncology Center building. Part of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, the expanded Radiation Oncology Center will house a Proton Center – the first in…
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Murphy Family, Murphy USA Foundations Pledge $1 Million to UAMS Campus in El Dorado
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $1 million gift that will go toward its planned regional campus in El Dorado. The Murphy Family Foundation and the Murphy USA Charitable Foundation have committed to providing the…
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UAMS Ranked Among Most Diverse U.S. Employers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA nationwide survey has ranked the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) among the most diverse employers in the United States. Forbes magazine listed UAMS as no. 7 among its Best Employers for Diversity list. In addition to surveying…
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Smyth Appointed Next Dean of UAMS College of Medicine
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has named Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D. as its next executive vice chancellor and the College of Medicine dean. Smyth will assume the role on June 1. She will succeed Christopher Westfall, M.D.,…
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UAMS Launching New COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Jan. 19
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStarting Tuesday, Jan. 19, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be operating a COVID-19 vaccine clinic targeting specific demographics. This vaccination clinic will be part of the State of Arkansas’ ongoing Phase 1-A and upcoming partial Phase…
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UAMS Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations for Critical Health Care Employees
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the Arkansas Department of Health. These vaccines have been designated for “critical health care employees.” This first allocation comes one day after the State…
UAMS has taken the extraordinary step of asking leadership across our health system to refrain from traveling over the coming holidays and report to work or be available if needed. Other hospitals in our state are considering similar measures. Although…