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July 20, 2023
UAMS Simulation Work Highlighted in Two International Podcasts
The collaborative work of the UAMS Centers for Simulation Education, Department of Surgery and Office of Interprofessional Education was highlighted recently in the internationally renowned “Simulcast” podcast series. Karen Dickinson, M.D., MBBS, M.Ed., FRCS, was invited to participate as an expert on a podcast episode discussing establishing and best practices for a Interprofessional Simulation Education…
TRI/CTSA Multi-Institutional Pilot Award to Address Patient Prejudice toward Physicians
UAMS surgeon Karen Dickinson, M.D., MBBS, M.Ed., FRCS, will co-lead a pilot study with Michael Andreae, M.D., Ph.D., professor of anesthesiology at the University of Utah, and Anita Fernander, executive diversity officer and professor at the University of New Mexico, to address patient prejudice toward physicians. Each institution will receive $25,000 as part of the…
July 19, 2023
Registration Open for Women’s Research Day Event Oct. 12
Registration is now open for Women’s Research Day on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Walton Auditorium of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Registration deadline is Oct. 5 for the event that is free and open to all UAMS faculty, with continuing education credit available. The event will feature a…
Leath Named Director of Center for Health Literacy
Katie Leath, MPH, MA, was named director of the Center for Health Literacy, effective July 1. She succeeded Alison Caballero, MPH, CHES, who retired at the end of June following nearly seven years at UAMS, including the last the past almost four years as CHL director. Leath has worked at the Center for Health Literacy…
June 20, 2023
First Chancellor’s Awards of Excellence Presented to Five Faculty Members
Five UAMS faculty members received the first Chancellor’s Awards of Excellence during the monthly UAMS Town Hall in May. The awards replace the Chancellor’s Teaching Awards that previously were presented during UAMS Commencement. An awards committee developed the new awards program, expanding the awards to recognize faculty excellence in five categories: Educational Innovation, Clinical Innovation,…
CHL Seeks Help Reminding Faculty, Students about UAMS’ Robust Patient Education Materials Collections
Quality patient education can enhance the patient experience, help patients engage in self-care, and contribute to improved patient outcomes and reduced costs. Educational materials are tools to support the work of clinical staff and can provide important information for patients after they return home. UAMS has a rich variety of patient education content, and as…
Continuing Education Featured Activity – Cardiac Club Lecture Series
John Paul Mounsey, M.D., Ph.D., the UAMS College of Medicine (COM) Division of Cardiovascular Medicine director and director of the UAMS cardiovascular program, initiated the Cardiac Club Lecture Series. It is an evening continuing education activity designed to provide cardiology updates for healthcare providers in Arkansas. A reception prior to each lecture allows for networking…
ESSC Sponsors Teach the Teacher Symposium Posters
The Educational and Student Success Center (ESSC) and the Office of Educational Development (OED) co-sponsored the poster sessions at the 14th Annual Teach the Teacher: Developing and Sustaining Professional Identity Symposium on May 5 in the Wilson Education Building. Twenty-four proposals were accepted, submitted by faculty from College of Medicine, College of Health Professions, College…
Educational & Student Success Center Holds Open House to Celebrate Faculty Development
The UAMS Educational and Student Success Center (ESSC) held a Faculty Celebration and Open House in the UAMS Library on May 11. All faculty were invited to join us to celebrate finding ways to improve student learning in the classroom and clinic, foster interprofessional collaboration among educators and encourage curricular and teaching innovation. The Faculty…
Workday Student Set to Modernize the UAMS Student Experience in 2024
Over the last several months, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), along with 13 other UA System institutions, has been engaged in a multi-year endeavor to transition from current student information systems to a modern, cloud-based platform known as Workday Student. With its intuitive interface and easy-to-use mobile app, Workday Student will transform…
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