UAMS South Central Regional Campus - Pine Bluff

03/24/2026

Match Day Fun at UAMS South Central!

While we waited for the big reveal of our new interns, Residency Coordinator, Summer Jamison, kept the energy high with a fun and engaging Match Day Trivia activity!

Here are a few of our winners; bringing the excitement, smiles, and a little friendly competition to the day.

A special thank you to Summer for always including the UAMS South Central team in the fun and excitement of Match Day! We appreciate you!

03/24/2026

Welcoming the UAMS South Central Class of 2029!

We are proud to introduce this outstanding group of future physicians who are beginning their journey of service, leadership, and impact in our community. The future of healthcare in South Central Arkansas is in great hands!

03/18/2026

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03/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Steven Wright on his well-deserved appointment as Chief Medical Officer at Jefferson Regional! UAMS South Central is excited to see him continue to lead with excellence and advance quality healthcare for the communities of South Arkansas. Wishing him continued success in this important leadership role!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Steven Wright as our new Chief Medical Officer at Jefferson Regional! With 29 years as a member of the medical staff at Jefferson Regional, Dr. Wright now steps into this key leadership role to help advance healthcare in South Arkansas. As CMO, Dr. Wright will oversee clinical operations, ensure patient safety, and lead our medical strategy. We’re grateful for Dr. Wright’s leadership as we strive to provide the best care for our community.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Wright on his new role as CMO!

03/09/2026

UAMS South Central is proud to celebrate a wonderful act of community service! Our TOC Team; Clinical Pharmacist, RN Care Manager, and Physician Champion, recently supported Desha County Girl Scouts Troop 1101 through a special service project that raised over $600.

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with community organizations like the Girl Scouts who are helping shape the next generation of leaders through service, teamwork, and dedication.

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. Application deadline is March 20! Sign up here. https://formstack.io/10731

Students from 2- 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.
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03/06/2026

This week, UAMS South Central Regional Campus proudly participated in the Read Across America Program!

A special thank you to our Education Coordinator, Danielle Harris, for donating “A Trip to the Doctor’s Office” coloring books to the Pine Bluff / Jefferson County Library System for their opening event. We also extend our appreciation to Dr. Ahmed Amin, Dr. Decontee Kaye, and Dr. John Makary for carving time out of their busy schedules to read with the students at Oakwood Preschool Watson Chapel.

Moments like these remind us how powerful literacy, community partnerships, and early exposure to healthcare can be. We had a wonderful time connecting with our youngest learners and inspiring future readers and future healthcare heroes!

03/04/2026

UAMS South Central Regional Campus had a great time hosting this month’s Club Scrub workshop, From Plate to Purpose!

On last night, Education Coordinator Danielle Harris opened the session with engaging icebreakers to get scholars thinking about the importance of healthy eating.

A special thank you to Tanya Hawkins, MSN, BSN, RN, Care Manager at UAMS South Central Regional Campus, for leading a fun and informative conversation about nutrition, healthy food choices, and how what we eat impacts our energy and long-term health.

The sugar and fat intake demonstrations were a highlight of the evening. Scholars and even parents were surprised to see just how much each vial represented!

We’re already looking forward to seeing everyone again at next month’s Club Scrub workshop as our scholars continue exploring healthcare careers.

03/03/2026

We are proud to recognize Tanya Hawkins, UAMS South Central Regional Campus Case Manager, MSN, BSN, RN, for representing our campus at Nurses Day at the Capitol.

This meaningful event provided nurses the opportunity to advocate for their profession, engage in healthcare policy discussions, and help elevate the voice of nursing in decisions that impact patients and communities.

Tanya’s passion for healthcare, commitment to advancing the profession, and dedication to supporting the next generation of nurses truly reflect the mission and values of UAMS South Central.

Thank you, Tanya, for your continued leadership and service. We are proud to have you on our team.

02/28/2026

The 2026 Arkansas HOSA State Leadership Conference in Hot Springs played host to 1,500 middle and high school students from across the state this week. Several UAMS Regional Campus education coordinators judged competitions in health science events such as math for health careers, pathophysiology and medical terminology. Destiny Carter, education coordinator for UAMS Southwest Regional Campus - Texarkana, also presented.

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.