UAMS Neurology

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09/12/2025

Residents attend the inaugural session of the Leadership Course for Neurology trainees developed by Dr Humaira Khan (current PD) and Dr Kinshuk Sahaya. Dr Sahaya is an epileptologist, a former PD of the UAMS Neurology Residency Program, and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. PGY-1 through PGY-4 Neurology residents attended the program.

We were also honored to have the interim Chancellor of UAMS, Dr C. Lowry Barnes join us. He spoke to the residents about emotional intelligence at the workplace and the residents had the opportunity to have a detailed discussion with Dr Barnes about what leading by example looks like.

Leah Timmons, GME Education Manager, led the residents through their DiSC assessment results and helped them learn about themselves and others to communicate better in the workplace.

The residents also had the opportunity to discuss case studies and participate in role play involving leadership positions.

The first session will conclude tomorrow with a debriefing and dinner at the house of Dr Virmani, who is the Vice Chair for Education.

09/10/2025

We’re proud to recognize Jessaca Hope, DNP, APRN, on her selection as a 2025 Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society (AES), a prestigious honor awarded to only 105 clinicians nationwide, including just five nurse practitioners.

As part of the AES Fellowship cohort, she will engage in advanced education, mentoring, and professional development, culminating at the AES Annual Meeting in Atlanta this December.

This recognition reflects Jessaca’s steadfast commitment to neurological care, especially epilepsy, and highlights the exceptional talent within our team.

Special thanks to Dr. Sisira Yadala for her mentorship and support. Please join us in congratulating Jessaca on this outstanding achievement!

09/10/2025

Join us November 1, from 9–11 a.m., at the Little Rock Zoo (1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205) for the UAMS Parkinsonism Walk 2025. Doors open at 8:15 am.

Walk with us to show your support and stand alongside our Parkinsonism community. Donate if you can’t join us in person—every gift helps fuel local initiatives! Spread the word—share this post to raise awareness and invite friends and family.

Together, we can make a difference. Learn more and register or donate: https://go.uams.edu/parkinsonism-walk/

Move Hope Forward – One Step at a Time!

08/28/2025

Nothing like a clinic visit where your patient offers to make you a balloon animal 🐩 😀

PGY-2 Neurology Resident Jennie Burns with PD Humaira Khan at the VA hospital

08/16/2025

Happy GME Professionals Day! The residents celebrated Athena Davis and her work as a Program Coordinator!

08/13/2025

Join us on Saturday, September 27 for the Arkansas Neurological Society Annual Meeting and Comprehensive Neurology Update presented by UAMS Department of Neurology.

Registration and more information at: https://uams.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=65793&P=5

07/18/2025

Our new PGY-2s doing their first buddy calls with seniors to get ready for increasing responsibilities this year. Kudos to the seniors who provided them with these thoughtful gift baskets!

07/13/2025

Some of our residents with Dr Williams at the Arkansas Travelers game

06/28/2025

Dr Julia Wang, incoming PGY-3 Neurology resident, presented an interesting journal club today highlighting landmark trials for the management of Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis. These Pokémon slides in particular were very creative and well done!

06/19/2025

Congratulations to Dr Jennie Burns, PGY-1, for receiving the Outstanding Off-service Rotator Award from the Emergency Medicine Department!

06/15/2025

A very well-researched and detailed Grand Round on Neurologic Complications of HIV by PGY-4 Administrative Chief Resident, Dr Khushboo Verma.

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