Ronald Robertson, M.D., FACS
Interim Dean, College of Medicine
Executive Vice Chancellor, UAMS
Professor, Department of Surgery
Ronald Robertson, M.D., FACS, serves as interim dean of the College of Medicine and executive vice chancellor at UAMS. Since joining the UAMS faculty in 1996, he has dedicated his career to advancing trauma care in Arkansas and improving outcomes for patients across the state. He played a pivotal role in the development of the Arkansas Trauma System, helping transform access to lifesaving care for Arkansans.
A nationally respected educator in trauma care, Dr. Robertson has served as an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course Director since 1996. He has taught more than 300 ATLS courses and helped train over 4,500 health care providers nationwide. His scholarly work spans both bench and clinical research focused on improving care and outcomes for trauma patients.
A proud Arkansan, Dr. Robertson earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville before completing medical school and residency training at UAMS. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership roles in surgery, clinical care and trauma services. He has served on 71 UAMS hospital committees and nine national committees, reflecting his longstanding commitment to academic medicine, patient care and institutional leadership.
In October 2022, Dr. Robertson was named the inaugural holder of The Gilbert S. “Gil” Campbell, M.D., Ph.D., Endowed Chair in Surgical Leadership and Innovation.