UAMS South Regional Campus - El Dorado

03/09/2026

Brian Jones, UAMS vice chancellor for Regional Campuses, spoke to the El Dorado Rotary Club today about the new rural track residency program that will welcome its first four family medicine residents in July, reaching a full class in two years. He was joined by Tyler Turner, club president and executive director of the Union County United Way. El Dorado Rotary Club United Way of Union County, Arkansas

03/07/2026

UAMS Regional Campuses is hosting the Undergraduate Pre-Health Conference April 17 on the UAMS Little Rock campus for undergraduates interested in pursuing a health care career. Students from 2-year or 4-year colleges in Arkansas and surrounding states are invited. The free event includes 6 breakout sessions with colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, health professions and the graduate school., campus tours and a panel discussion with current UAMS students.
Application deadline is March 20! Sign up here. https://formstack.io/10731

02/27/2026

Sign up for free UAMS MASH and CHAMPS summer camps for rising juniors and seniors. The 22 camps last up to 2 weeks with hands-on suturing, workshops, field trips, CPR training, heart dissection and more. Deadlines range from March 13-May 8.

Medical Applications of Science for Health, or MASH, is a free two-week summer enrichment camp that allows high school students to learn more about health career options.

02/26/2026

Dr. Lowry Barnes, new chancellor of UAMS, spoke to the Rural Health Association of Arkansas conference today, touting the 6 family medicine residency programs, 3 rural tracks and pursuit of more in the state. He mentioned our pipeline programs so folks can get introduced to health care early and hopefully pursue as a profession.

02/26/2026

Lots of folks from UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Campuses here at the Rural Health Association of Arkansas conference. Ready to learn and share ideas!

⭐️ Good morning from day one of our annual summit! We are so proud to have professionals in the rural health industry here and committed to gaining knowledge and insight into the state of the rural healthcare.

02/19/2026

Dr. Watson brought incredible enthusiasm and skill to her session with UAMS Family Medicine students last night. She is helping shape the next generation of physicians and may have met a few of our future residents while she was at it! Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the event.

02/06/2026

Click the link in the comments below to read Dr. Watson’s newest publication with her co‑authors. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and continued contributions to the field.

02/04/2026

Celebrating the Women Physicians of UAMS Health here in El Dorado on National Women Physicians Day. Special thanks to Dr. Childs, Dr. Garrett‑Shaver, Dr. James, and Dr. Watson for the incredible care and leadership they bring to our community.

02/04/2026

Our PGY‑1 residents will spend two months training at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. We value this partnership and the chance to learn alongside such incredible teams.

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01/30/2026

Only 50 days until we meet our new residents! The countdown is officially on and we are excited to welcome the first group of physicians who will train and grow with us!

01/29/2026

Want to be a mid-wife? The UAMS College of Nursing is beginning classes fall of 2026. Apply through March 1 for one of five initial spots.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing is seeking applicants for the initial two cohorts of its Nurse-Midwifery Program, which will welcome students in the 2026-27 academic year.

01/23/2026

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable and beatable if caught early. UAMS' $3.5 million CDC grant will be working with its eight regional campuses to increase rates of colorectal cancer screening and save lives.

LITTLE ROCK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded more than $3.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to lead a five-year statewide effort to improve the rate of colorectal cancer screening in the state. Arkansas ranks fifth nationally...