UAMS RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD)
Mission/Purpose:
The purpose of the AADMD is to assist in reforming the current system of healthcare so that no person with a neurodevelopmental disorder is left without access to quality health services. The organization hopes to prepare clinicians to face the unique challenges in caring for people with ND/ID, provide curriculum to newly established ND/ID training programs in professional schools in the nation, and to increase the body and quality of patient-centered research regarding those with ND/ID and to involve parents and caregivers in this process. The AADMD also aims to create a forum in which healthcare professionals, families and caregivers may exchange experiences and ideas with regard to caring for patients with ND/ID, to disseminate specialize information to families in language that is easy to understand, and establish alliances between visionary advocacy and healthcare organizations for the primary purpose of achieving better healthcare.
Contact:
Skye Heckman
stheckman@uams.edu (479) 430-8581
William Christy
wmchristy@uams.edu (312)2964663
Advisor:
Dr. Rani Lindberg
haleyranil@uams.edu (501) 221-1311
Alpha Omega Alpha
Mission/Purpose:
An Honor Society to promote and recognize excellence in academic and personal pursuits.
Contact:
Molly Gathright
GathrightMollyM@uams.edu (501) 526-4266
Advisor:
Molly Gathright Dr. Lanessa Bass
GathrightMollyM@uams.edu (501) 526-4266 BassLanessaD@uams.edu (501) 364-4361
American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mission/Purpose:
Providing an organization where graduate and pharmacy students can build a network with industry, government, and academic professionals, attend conferences, and present research.
Contact/Advisor:
Lanita White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy.
Contact:
Lanita S White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
American Physician Scientist Association (APSA) Local Chapter
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of the UAMS APSA is to support the cultivation of physician-scientists by promoting career development of research and clinical interests, establishing network opportunities among both students and professionals at the local and national level, and augmenting student training in skills essential to a physician scientist.
Advisor:
Dr. Robert McGehee
REM@uams.edu (501) 683-1998
AR Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy
Mission/Purpose:
ASHP helps prepare pharmacy students for successful careers in hospital and health-system practice, equipped with the skills to lead our profession into the future.
Contact:
Lanita S White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Arkansas Outdoor Physicians
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of Arkansas Outdoor Physicians is to connect students and faculty to the outdoors here at the “Natural State”. By providing opportunities to learn about medicine in the outdoors, and offering fun events for the betterment of medical student mental and emotional health, AOP hopes to prepare future doctors now and in their future to learn to enjoy the outdoors, live a balance life, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet physician mentors, and study medicine in that setting.
Contact:
Austin Cole Drake Hardy
Acole@uams.edu (501) 339-7133 Dhardy@uams.edu (501) 617-8333
Advisor:
Dr. Tom Roberts
Tjbroberts@gmail.com (501) 472-0011
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
Mission/ Purpose:
The goal of this organization is to provide a space for Asians and people interested in Asian cultures to come together to celebrate Asian cultures. In addition, we hope to provide an avenue for our members to learn about and spread awareness about illnesses and medical challenges that affect the Asian community. Finally, we aim to become more committed and involved in the health of our local Asian community.
Contact:
Matthew Tran
mtran@uams.edu (501) 551-0529
Quy Pham
qcpham@uams.edu (479) 285-0977
Advisor:
Dr. Marc Phan
nphan@uams.edu (479) 420-3466
Cardiothoracic Interest Group (CTIG)
Mission/Purpose:
To cultivate the personal and professional growth of students in the UAMS COM who are interested in pursuing a career in the cardiothoracic field
Contact:
Kelsey Renard
klrenard@uams.edu (501) 4540939
Osvaldo Mendez
omendez@uams.edu (479) 587-0723
Advisor:
Dr. L. Greiten
lgreiten@uams.edu (501) 364-5858
COP Honor Council
Mission/Purpose:
To serve as a link between the class and faculty in the case of academic dishonesty.
Contact:
Whitney Reuschling
wvreuschling@uams.edu (501) 686-8185
Advisor:
Dr. Schwanda Flowers
slcflowers@uams.edu (501) 686-8185
Delta Omega
Mission/Purpose:
An honorary society to encourage and recognize excellence in practice, research, education, and academic achievement in the field of public health
Contact/Advisor:
Kristy Caldwell
CaldwellKristyK@uams.edu (501) 526-6605
Edith Irby Jones Chapter Student National Medical Assoc. (SNMA)
Mission/Purpose:
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest independent, student-run organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. Established in 1964
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. William Greenfield
GreenfieldWilliamW@uams.edu (501) 686-6118
ENT Interest Group
The purpose of this organization shall be to foster the personal and professional growth of students in the UAMS COM who are interested in pursuing careers in ENT/otolaryngology/head and neck surgery
Contact:
Madison Lampkin
mclampkin@uams.edu (479) 652-7921
Adrian Williamson
Awilliamson2@uams.edu (501) 690-6939
Advisor:
Dr. Abby Nolder
NolderAbbyR@uams.edu (501) 4137522
Finance Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
TO stimulate interest in, and gain understanding of principles related to physician personal and business finance. To provide students with educational resources and information regarding healthy financial practices for medical students to help reduce stress related to personal and business finance. Share ideas and collaborate on helpful financial practices and physician finance projects.
Contact:
Esther Teo
Advisor:
Jason Mizell
jsmizell@uams.edu (501) 686-6757
Future Health Professional for Reproductive Right (FHPRR)
Mission/Purpose:
FHPRR is the Arkansas chapter of Medical Students for Choice. The aim is to make reproductive healthcare a standard part of medical education and residency training by providing direct opportunities for family planning education. They are dedicated to ensuring that women receive the full range of reproductive healthcare choices, and in the spirit, they work to make reproductive health, including abortion, a part of education. They welcome inter-professional colleagues to join in their educational pursuits.
Contact:
Dr. Dora Smith
dsmith@uams.edu (501) 686-5849
Advisor:
Dr. Sara Tariq
TariqSaraG@uams.edu (501) 526-5968
Geriatric Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
The purpose of the Geriatrics Interest Group is to promote interest in the field of aging and geriatric medicine at UAMS. The GIG welcomes the involvement of students and professionals from various disciplines concerned with the care of the geriatric community, with the purpose of enhancing the multiple dimensions of geriatric health through education, scientific or technological innovation or community service. Therefore, membership and participation is open to all students from different colleges across UAMS campus who are interested in the study of aging. Members of the GIG also have the opportunity to join the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and other geriatric-related groups, which provide additional opportunities to attend informative meetings and conferences. The primary focus of the GIG activities is to meet the needs of the geriatric community in Arkansas and improve the quality of life of seniors through student-geriatric-involvement.
Contact/Advisor:
Benjamin Tharian
btharian@uams.edu (501) 231-0476
General Surgery Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of this group is to stimulate an interest in, and an understanding of general surgery among UAMS COM students. TO assist medical students interested in a career in surgery with career planning and development through facilitating contacts with surgery faculty.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Kevin Sexton
Geriatric Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To educate and promote geriatric medicine at the UAMS. The GIG promotes the involvement of students and professionals from various disciplines concerned with the care of the geriatric community, with the purpose of enhancing the multiple dimensions of geriatric care. Members of the GIG, also, have the opportunity to join the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and other geriatric-related groups, which provide additional opportunities for informative meetings and conferences to attend. The primary focus of the GIG activities is to meet the needs of the geriatric community through education, community outreach, and student-geriatric involvement.
Contact:
Stephen Foster
Srfoster2@uams.edu (501) 603-1299
Dominic Picetti
dpicetti@uams.edu (415) 342-2748
Advisor:
Gohar Azhar
AzharGohar@uams.edu (501) 526-5821
Global Health Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
Recognizes the human capacity to achieve optimal health. The group strives to facilitate capacity building, equitable access, and education to promote sustainable healthcare through local and global partnerships.
Contact:
Nick Zaller
ndzaller@uams.edu (501) 686-8366
Advisor:
Brittney Roy
bmroy@uams.edu (501) 526-7199
Global Surgery Student Alliance
Mission/Purpose:
To educate, inspire, and unite students through engagement and mentorship in global surgery.
Contact:
Liza Hill
sehill@uams.edu
Austin Brown
gabrown@uams.edu
Advisor:
Dr. Katie Kimbrough
mkkimbrough@uams.edu
Graduate Student Teachers of Central Arkansas
Mission/Purpose:
The GSTCA was formed to foster the development of teaching skills in graduate students.
Contact/Advisor:
Kristin Sterba
KSterba@uams.edu (501) 296-1275
Interfaith Group of UAMS
Mission/Purpose:
Aims to provide an educational platform to promote diversity and open dialogue among peers. We will invite various professionals to discuss current diversity issues in the healthcare field. In addition, the organization will with other Interfaith groups in Arkansas.
Contact/ Advisor:
Dr. Sara Tariq
tarigsarag@uams.edu (501) 772-2976
Intergrative Medicine Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
TO encourage students to learn about areas of medical information outside the realm of institutionally-established curriculum.
Contact/Advisor:
Henri Roca
Internal Medicine Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
Foster awareness of Internal Medicine. Support medical students pursuing internal medicine. Develop skills relevant to the specialty. Explore the subspecialties of IM.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Tobias Vancil
VancilToby@uams.edu (501) 952-9517
Kappa Epsilon
Mission/Purpose:
Unite pharmacy students, faculty, and alumni dedicated to empower its members to achieve personal and professional competence, to develop leaders within the profession and community, and to provide professional and philanthropic services.
Contact:
Brittany Fowler
bafowler@uams.edu (870) 243-7839
Lanita S White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Advisor:
Melanie Reinhardt
ReinhardtMelanieA@uams.edu (501) 258-2541
Kappa Psi
Mission/Purpose:
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity is the oldest and largest pharmacy fraternity with a mission to develop leaders with a passion for service to their community while creating lifelong professional connections.
Contact:
Tiffany Withrow
tjwithrow@uams.edu (479) 409-1156
Authur Shaw
agshaw@uams.edu (501) 954-8994
Lanita S White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Advisor:
Howell Foster
fosterhowellr@uams.edu (501) 686-6161
Laboratory Sciences Student Association
Mission/Purpose:
LSSA was established to promote social and intellectual fellowship among its members, encourage research, develop professionalism and raise the awareness of laboratory sciences professions.
Contact:
Catherine Smith
CMSmith4@uams.edu (501)-686-5618
Advisor:
Karen Hunter
KKHunter@uams.edu (501)-686-5776
Latino Medical Student Association
Mission/Purpose:
The LMSA unites and empowers medical students through service, mentorship, and education to advocate for the health of the Latino community.
Contact:
Kim Blann
blannkimberlynl@uams.edu (501) 686-7358
Advisor:
Dr. Erick Messias
ELMessias@uams.edu (501) 686-8135
Kelly-Rahn-Turnage Fellowship of Physician Assistant Students
Mission/Purpose:
The purpose of this society is to serve as the official organization of the students of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Physician Assistant Program to promote achievement, clinical excellence, and to promote the physician assistant as a member of the health care delivery team.
Contact:
Linda Haubenstein
LGHaubenstein@uams.edu (501)686-6115
Advisor:
Heather Trudeau
Htrudeau@uams.edu (501) 686-6487
Laboratory Sciences Student Association
Mission/Purpose:
A student-run organization that serves to promote social and intellectual fellowship among its members, encourage research, develop professionalism and raise awareness of laboratory science professions.
Contact:
Catherine Smith
CMSmith@uams.edu (501) 686-5776
Lindsay Gilbert
LWGilbert@uams.edu (501) 686-5776
Lambda Nu, National Honor Society for the Radiologic & Imaging Sciences, AR Chi Chapter
Mission/Purpose:
To foster academic scholarship, promote research in the radiologic and imaging sciences, and recognize exemplary scholarship.
Contact/Advisor:
DeAndria Green
ddgreenwashington@uams.edu (501) 686-6675
Latino Medical Student Association
Mission/Purpose:
The LMSA unites and empowers medical students through service, mentorship, and education to advocate for the health of the Latino community.
Contact:
Kim Blann
blannkimberlynl@uams.edu (501) 686-7358
Advisor:
Dr. Erick Messias
ELMessias@uams.edu (501) 686-8135
Med-Peds Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
A student-run organization for medical students pursuing a career in pediatric medicine, participating in service activities or simply exploring topics in pediatrics during their time in medical school. Our members will have a chance to gain hands-on experience and exposure to different fields of pediatrics.
Contact:
Advisor:
Dr. Becky Latch
latchrebeccal@uams.edu (501) 364-1050
MHA Student Association
Mission/Purpose:
TO provide professional development opportunities to MHA students. To promote participation of MHA students at UAMS and other health care activities. To collaborate with other professionals and UAMS student associations. To provide service to the Little Rock community and the state of Arkansas.
Contact/Advisor:
Saleema Karim
skarim@uams.edu (501) 526-6645
MHSA- Student Group Masters of Health Services Administration
Mission/Purpose:
Provides an opportunity for student leadership and representation, the association elects officers each year and coordinates a series of student meetings and educational events.
Contact/Advisor:
Saleema Karim
SKarim@uams.edu (501) 526-6645
National Community Pharmacists Association
Mission/Purpose:
Our mission is to encourage, foster, and recognize an interest in community pharmacy ownership and entrepreneurship among the future leaders of their profession.
Contact/Advisor:
Lanita S White
lswhite@uams.edu (501)-686-5433
National Student Nurses Association
Mission/Purpose:
To promote professional and social unity among nursing students at UAMS. It is a constituent of the National Student Nurses Association and the Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association.
Contact:
Leslie McCormack
LRMccormack@uams.edu (870) 391-6790
Advisor
Beverly English
BSEnglish@uams.edu (501) 526-7850
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Mission/Purpose:
A pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. The association’s mission is to advocate for students at the national, state, and local level. To forge professional relationships between audiologist and speech-language pathologists(SLPs). To provide resources to help prepare students for a professional career. To facilitate the transition from membership in NSSLHA to membership in the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association(ASHA) and other organizations that provide entry into the speech and hearing professions.
Contact/Advisor:
Dana Moser
DRMoser@uams.edu (501) 603-1011
Neurosurgery Interest Group
The mission of the Neurosurgery Interest Group is to foster awareness and interest, and promote research in neurosurgery. The officers coordinate student-led meeting to enable fellowship among students and to connect members to health-care professionals in the field of the neurosurgery.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Erika Petersen
eapetersen@uams.edu (501) 686-5270
Ophthalmology Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
Educate medical students about ophthalmology as a career choice. Increase students’ knowledge of diseases of the eye, examination techniques, and relationship to systemic disease. Offer opportunities for students to become involved in community service and research.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Thomas Cannon
Phi Delta Chi
Mission/Purpose:
PHI DELTA CHI PHARMACY FRATERNITY develops leaders to advance the profession of pharmacy. Phi Delta Chi, a lifelong experience, promotes scholastic, professional, and social growth in its Brothers. We strive to provide quality services to our patients, thereby advancing public health and strengthening ourselves as health professionals.
Contact/Advisor:
Lanita S. White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Phi Delta Epsilon
Mission/Purpose:
Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity creates physicians of integrity with a lifelong commitment to our guiding principles of philanthropy, deity, and education through fellowship, service, mentoring and formal training in leadership, science, and ethics.
Contact
Jared Hogan
jhogan@uams.edu (501) 472-1668
Advisor
Sara Tariq
tariqsarag@uams.edu (501) 772-2976
Phi Lambda Sigma
Mission/Purpose:
The purpose of this chapter shall be encouragement, recognition, and promotion of leadership and it’s qualities within the profession of pharmacy amongst student pharmacists, faculty, alumni, as well as members of the boards and all pharmacy associations within the state of Arkansas.
Contact/Advisor:
Lanita S White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Pallative Care Student Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To promote medical student interest in palliative medicine and support medical students interested in a career in palliative medicine through educational and networking events,
Contact:
Amy Scott
Apscott@uams.edu (573) 329-3268
Jenny Thiltgen
JThiltgen@uams.edu (501) 686-8511
Advisor:
Carrie Hyde
CRHyde@uams.edu (501) 686-8511
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group (PRSIG)
Mission/Purpose:
To inform medical students interested in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery about the process of matching into the specialty, and about the mentoring and research opportunities available at UAMS.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Keith Wolter
Dr. Micheal Golinko
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To help provide students information about the field of PM&R, as wellas to introduce them to the PM&R department at UAMS. Students will be able to participate in service projects, participate in journal clubs, attend some departmental social events, and identify mentors within the department.
Contact/Advisor:
Rani Lindberg
Radiation Oncology Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To foster professional growth and career development of UAMS medical students who are interested in the field of radiation oncology
Contact:
Arpan V. Prabhu
AVPrabhu@uams.edu (501) 526-8831
Mausam Patel
MPatel2@uams.edu (501) 526-8831
Scarlett Acklin
smacklin@uams.edu (501) 849-4026
Advisor:
Thomas Kim
TKim@uams.edu (501) 526-8831
RHO CHI National Honor Society
Mission/Purpose:
The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of conduct and character and fosters fellowship among its members. The Society seeks universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy, and as a community of scholars, to instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession.
Contact/Advisor:
Lanita S White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
South Asian Students in Healthcare(SASH)
Mission/Purpose:
To facilitate and enable interaction between medical providers and healthcare students of South Asian descent. It will provide it’s members with various opportunities to pursue their aspirations in professional and community affairs.
Contact:
Sowmya Patil
PatilSowmyaN@uams.edu (501) 364-4361
Appathurai Balamurugan
ABalamurugan@uams.edu (501) 766-8933
Advisor:
Sara Tariq
TariqSaraG@uams.edu (501) 772-2976
Sports Medicine Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
The aim of the Sports Medicine Volunteer Program (SMVP) is to expose the UAMS students to the expansive fields of operative and non-operative Sports Medicine while enabling the students to assist sports medicine physicians with the care of the team or even participants. Students will gain first-hand knowledge of sports related injuries and related pathologies, while simultaneously aiding the covering sports medicine physician to optimize all facets of care for the athletes.
Advisor:
Michael Israel
MPISrael@uam.edu (251)776-8617
Advisor:
Brant Sachleben
BCSachleben@uams.edu (501)256-3119
Step 1 Student Preparation Group
Mission/Purpose:
TO bring students together to work higher number of Step 1-style questions with the goal of identifying weaknesses, improving test-taking skills, increasing stamina, and decreasing stress associated with standardized testing. To create a welcoming support group of students working towards the same goal in order to alleviate isolation, prevent potential procrastination, and promote collaboration among peers. To increase the Step 1 score average for UAMS and to act as a liaison between the COM and the COM students.
Advisor:
James Graham
grahamjames@uams.edu (501) 686-8499
Student Academy of Audiology
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of the Student Academy of Audiology is to serve as a collective voice for students within the chapter area and to advance the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in audiology. Chapters will engage students in lifelong professional activities that promote and advance the profession of audiology, and provide services, information, educated, representation and advocacy for the profession and the public we serve.
Contact/Advisor:
Samuel Atcherson
sratcherson@ualr.edu (501) 683-7178
Student ADHA (American Dental Hygienists’ Association)
Mission/Purpose:
To improve the public’s total health, the mission of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene by ensuring access to quality oral health care, increasing awareness of the cost-effective benefits of prevention, promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research, and representing and promoting the interests of dental hygienists.
Contact:
Claire Tucker
cstucker@uams.edu (501) 656-5734
Advisor:
Bridget Fitzbugh
bfitzhugh@uams.edu (501) 686-5735
Student Interest Group of Urology
The mission of the Student Interest Group of Urology will be to introduce medical students to the Urology field during the early years of their career in medicine. Our mission will be accomplished by providing opportunities for Urology faculty to share to information regarding their specialty, research opportunities, and introduce students to skills unique to the Urology field.
Contact
Rodney Davis Stephen Canon
RDavis@uams.edu (501) 686-7642 SCanon@uams.edu (501) 364-2614
Advisor
Rodney Davis
RDavis@uams.edu (501) 686-7642
Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Mission/Purpose:
SNPhA is an education service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community.
Contact/Advisor:
Lanita White
LSWhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Mission/Purpose:
To educate students on career opportunities within health-system pharmacies(hospitals, ambulatory care, clinics, etc.) provide opportunities for professional growth, and organize events to increase knowledge and preparations for residency programs.
Contact/Advisor:
Lanita White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Student Society of Nuclear Pharmacy
Mission/Purpose:
The purpose of SSNP is to enhance the interaction of other students who share the interest in nuclear pharmacy. The goals include learning more about the nuclear pharmacy companies they might eventually work for, either as interns or as pharmacists, and more about nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine.
Contact/Advisor:
Lanita White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Surgery Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To educate medical students about the careers, research, and technical skills that make up the broad field of surgery.
Contact:
Courtney Hunter
cjhunter@uams.edu (870) 489-8140
Advisor:
Katie Kimbrough
mkkimbrough@uams.edu (501) 526-6262
UAMS Rainbow Health Alliance
Mission/Purpose:
To provide a safe and secure environment for LGBT students, faculty and staff, and their allies. To help educate students, faculty and staff on issues facing the LGBT population to ensure culturally competent health care professionals. To engage with the LGBT community at large to develop collaborative partnerships to foster health.
Contact/Advisor:
Amber Booth-McCoy
UAMS Simulation in Medicine (SIM)
Mission/Purpose:
To cultivate the personal and professional growth of students in the UAMS COM who are interested in improving clinical, analytical, and communication skills through practicing for and competing in simulation competitions. Students will be taught diagnostic, teamwork and reasoning skills from guest physicians vis the use of simulation cases and practice these skills during meetings. This organization aims to provide a networking and support group for future physicians who work in a variety of medical specialties.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Amanda Young
AYoung2@uams.edu (501) 686-5515
Ultrasound Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To support and enhance the academic goals of the university. Designed to build leadership in the use and understanding of ultrasound technology, specifically at the patient beside or point-of-care. Through education and mentorship, the main goal is to teach and encourage proper use of Point-of Care Ultrasound as a practical tool for clinicians across numerous medical specialties.
Contact:
Brian Russ
BARuss@uams.edu (281 467-1499
Advisor:
Dr. Gregory Snead
GRSnead@uams.edu (501) 686-5515
Urologic Surgery Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
The association will build a community for students to address the urological needs of Arkansas, to conduct research in urology, and to expose medical students to urology.
Advisor:
Dr. Bruno Machado
Vascular Surgery Interest Group (V-SIG)
Mission/Purpose:
TO promote vascular-related research and service activities to students earlier in their medical career, provide students with early exposure to surgery, and assist students as they seek valuable career mentorship.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Mohammed Moursi
MoursiMohammedM@uams.edu (501) 364-1202
Vaccination Education Advocacy Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To prepare future health professionals for meaningful discussions with colleagues and patients on the scientific basis of vaccines and address the current culture of vaccine perception in the community
Advisor:
Jeanette Ramos
Vascular Surgery Interest Group (V-SIG)
Mission/Purpose:
TO promote vascular-related research and service activities to students earlier in their medical career, provide students with early exposure to surgery, and assist students as they seek valuable career mentorship.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Mohammed Moursi
MoursiMohammedM@uams.edu (501) 364-1202
Women in Surgical Education Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To cullticate the personal and professional growth women in the UAMS COM who are interested in pursuing careers in surgical fields, where women have historically been in the minority. This organization aims to provide a network and support group for future female surgeons to realize their full potential and achieve their academic and professional goals.
Advisor:
Dr. Mary Katherine Kimbrough (Katie)
MKKimbrough@uams.edu (501) 526-6262
INSTITUTIONAL
Associated Student Government
Mission/Purpose
The purpose of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Associated Student Government (ASG) is to act as a liaison between the students and the faculty/administration. The duty of the ASG is to establish and facilitate communication between all campus constituencies; provide assistance, as needed, to members of the community; assist in the formulation and implementation of University policies and practices; and promote elements of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality.
Contact:
Cheri Goforth
GoforthCheriD@uams.edu (501) 686-6974
Advisor:
Nakia Dedner
DednerNakiaA@uams.edu (501)686-6973
CHP Class Officers/Student Council
Mission/Purpose:
To assist in the development of policies for students; determine ways to communicate policies to students; select representatives to appropriate College committees; and assist in planning student affairs, such as social activities, orientation, reception for friends and parents at graduation, field trips, reception during orientation, and College-wide awards convocations, or other such student affairs as seems appropriate.
Contact:
Phyllis Fields
PAFields@uams.edu (501) 686-6856
Advisor:
Lyndsay Johnson
LJohnoson@uams.edu (501) 686-5722
Deziree Arnett
DArnett@uams.edu (501) 686-6512
COM Class Officers
Mission/Purpose:
To act as a liaison between the student body in the College of Medicine and the College of Medicine Administration.
Contact:
Leah Lacey-Watkins
LaceyLeahM@uams.edu (501) 686-8499
Advisor:
James Graham
grahamjames@uams.edu (501) 686-8499
COM Medical Honor Council
Mission/Purpose:
An organization ran by students which monitors and promotes professionalism in the College, and which deals with breaches of professional conduct
Contact:
Leah Lacey-Watkins
LaceyLeahM@uams.edu (501) 686-8499
Advisor:
Dr. Sara Tariq
TariqSaraG@uams.edu (501) 526-5568
Dr. James Graham
GrahamJames@uams.edu (501) 686-7407
COM Student Activities Board (Previously Medical Student Council)
Mission/Purpose:
An organization ran by students to promote social activities in the COM.
Contact:
Leah Lacey-Watkins
LaceyLeahM@uams.edu (501) 686-8499
Advisor:
Dr. Sara Tariq
tariqsarag@uams.edu (501) 526-5968
COM Student Advocacy Council
Mission/Purpose:
An organization developed to watch for signs of emotional/drug related/alcohol related problems among classmates and offer assistance and referral to the Student Wellness center
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Puru Thapa
ThapaPurushottamB@uams.edu (501) 686-9000
COP Class Officers
Mission/Purpose:
To act as a liaison between the student body in the College of Pharmacy and the College of Pharmacy Administration.
Contact:
Whitney Reuschling
WVReuschling@uams.edu (501) 686-8185
Advisor:
Dr. Schwanda Flowers
SKFlowers@uams.edu (501) 686-7920
COPH Honor Council
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of the UAMS College of Public Health Honor Council is to promote, encourage, and ensure compliance with the standards of the Code of Academic Integrity.
Contact:
Whitney Reuschling
WVReuschling@uams.edu (501) 686-8185
Advisor:
Dr. Schwanda Flowers
SKFlowers@uams.edu (501) 686-7920
COPH Class Officers/Student Council
Mission/Purpose:
The purpose/mission of the Student Council shall be: To advance the interests of enrolled students in the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health; To serve as an exemplar of public health values and principles; To assist in the development of policies for students; To determine ways to communicate policies to students; To select representatives to appropriate College committees; and To assist in planning student affairs
Contact/Advisor:
Kristy Jones Caldwell
joneskristyk@uams.edu (501) 246-1574
Families Relationships and Medical Education (FRAME)
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of the Families Relationships and Medical Education Interest Group is to create a group to help students navigate life’s milestones as a medical student, resident, and physician. Medical education and training falls at a critical time during which students face unique struggles such as entering serious relationships, getting married, and starting families while balancing school and work responsibilities. Through this group, we hope to help students achieve a healthy balance between school, work, and family life.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Sara Tariq
tariqsarag@uams.edu (501) 722-2976
GRAD Class Officers/Graduate Student Association
Mission/Purpose:
The Graduate Students Association of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences [UAMS], serves to promote a conducive atmosphere in the campus for overall welfare of the graduate students, represent the graduate students in campus organizations, and act as a liaison between the Graduate School faculty and UAMS Administration to address student concerns. The GSA also serves to promote the graduate program at the UAMS campus and to encourage sharing of ideas in scientific research among the students.
Contact:
Kristin Sterba
KSterba@uams.edu (501) 526-7396
Advisor:
Dr. Robert McGehee
REM@uams.edu (501) 603-1998
UAMS 12th Street HWC Student Advisory Board
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of the Student Advisory Board is to serve as an advisory body to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 12th Street Health and Wellness Center representing a diverse group of campus interests in promoting the health and wellness of the 12th Street community. The SAB shall serve as a liaison between the student body and the administration, bringing to the forefront issues and concerns from the students.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Lanita White
LSWhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
UAMS Student Veteran Organization
Mission/Purpose:
First and foremost is to ensure that veterans, active duty personnel, reservists and their families are receiving all benefits entitled to them, and to ensure a contact to readjustment counseling should they feel the need. Secondly, our purpose is to provide a fellowship of likeminded individuals in order to create a network of students and successful alumni in order to provide professional and leadership development.
Contact/Advisor:
Charlotte Gass
cegass@uams.edu (501) 526-6040
SERVICE
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
Mission/Purpose:
To provide spiritual growth for pharmacy students through fellowship, study, and service to our community, nation, and world
Contact:
Lanita S White
lswhite@uams.edu (501) 686-5433
Climate and Health Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To work towards combating climate change and its impact on human health. Living in the Natural State, we must appreciate our natural environment and respect the role it plays in our everyday lives. Additionally, as Arkansas’ future healthcare providers, we have a unique responsibility to address health issues related to the climate crisis. Through education and service, we hope to better inform the COM community of how climate change specifically influences public health and help identify innovative ways to mitigate these impacts as we progress towards a more sustainable future.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. David L. Davies
DaviesDavidL@uams.edu (501) 686-5184
Harmony Health Coaching
Mission/Purpose:
Teams of medical students, under a supervising physician, host a monthly Saturday clinic. The goal is to offer health coaching to uninsured patients who are struggling to manage a chronic disease and want help in achieving their health goals, whether that means better medication compliance, lifestyle changes, or learning more about their illness.
Contact/Advisor:
Dr. Alice Alexander
apalexander@uams.edu (501) 681-6029
Interprofessional Fresh Food Coalition
Mission/Purpose:
The mission is to increase the availability of fresh foods to the patient population at the 12th Street Health and Wellness Center by continuing to harvest food from CALS and transport to the center as well as start and maintain a garden on campus.
Contact/Advisor:
Melissa Clark
Mclark2@uams.edu (501)686-6487
LULAC
Mission/Purpose:
To meet the health care needs of our Latino communities, to support the educational advancement of our student members, and to inspire future generations of Latinos to pursue careers in the medical field.
Contact:
Kimberlyn Blann
blannkimberlynl@uams.edu (501) 686-7358
Dr. Billy R Thomas
Advisor:
Dr. Sara Tariq
Project Sunshine at UAMS
Mission/Purpose:
A service group dedicated to brightening others’ day, Project Sunshine is a branch of an international volunteer organization that provides hospitalized children and teenagers with new people to meet and have fun with and caretakers with a long-deserved reprieve. We currently focus on doing arts and crafts, and are looking to expand our activities. We recognize the importance and impact of laughter and play can have on the quality and normalization of hospital stay, and are all about relaxation and fun.
Contact:
Melissa Wolfe Mariko Sugimori
MBWolfe@archildrens.org (501) 364-1825 mariko@projectsunshine.org (212) 354-8035 X 209
Advisor:
Jayant Deshpande
JDeshpande@uams.edu (501) 364-8006
Rural Ophthalmology Optometry Treatment and Screening (ROOTS)
Mission/Purpose:
Provide an outreach for interdisciplinary collaboration between ophthalmic technician students, medical students, community ophthalmologists/optometrists, and university faculty to improve the ophthalmic health of those living in underserved rural areas.
Contact/Advisor:
Masil George
Walk with a Future Doc
Mission/Purpose:
To encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle in order to improve the health and well-being of the Little Rock Community.
Advisor:
Dr. Antonio Howard
athoward@uams.edu (501) 541-2698
Wellness Through Climbing
Mission/Purpose:
TO provide UAMS students with the opportunity to improve their overall health and fitness by participating in a safe, goal-oriented sport. To expose UAMS to an activity that they may not have prior experience in or exposure to. To inform UAMS students about sport specific injuries and rehabilitation plans.
Advisor:
Dr. Matthew Quick
QuickCharlesM@uams.edu (501) 526-5251