Ronald Robertson, M.D., FACS
Interim Dean, College of Medicine
Ron is professor and chair of the Department of Surgery. Since joining the Department of Surgery faculty in 1996, he has dedicated his career to improving trauma care in Arkansas and across our state. He played a pivotal role in the development of the Arkansas Trauma System. As an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course Director since 1996, Ron has taught more than 300 ATLS courses, training over 4,500 health care providers nationwide. His scholarly work spans both bench research and clinical research focused on improving outcomes for trauma patients.
A proud Arkansan, Ron earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville before completing medical school and his residency at UAMS. He has since held numerous leadership roles in surgery, clinical care and trauma. He has served on 71 UAMS hospital committees and nine national committees.
In October 2022, he was named the inaugural holder of The Gilbert S. “Gil” Campbell, M.D., Ph.D., Endowed Chair in Surgical Leadership and Innovation.