Ronald Robertson, M.D., FACS
Dean, College of Medicine
A UAMS College of Medicine graduate, Dr. Robertson is a professor of surgery and nationally recognized trauma surgeon and educator. He has served on the UAMS faculty since 1996 and has been instrumental in advancing trauma care and medical education in Arkansas.
Contact Dr. Robertson: robertsonronaldd@uams.edu
Full BioJohn Spollen, M.D.
Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dr. Spollen has served in numerous roles in medical student education, including as a clerkship director, course director, and long-standing member of the curriculum committee, since he joined the faculty of UAMS in 1999. He is a professor of psychiatry.
Contact Dr. Spollen spollenjohnj@uams.edu
Molly M. Gathright, M.D.
Executive Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Dr. Gathright is an award-winning educator who has been active in graduate medical education since joining the faculty in 2008. She has led the college’s GME programs since 2019.
Contact Dr. Gathright: 501-686-8158 | GathrightMollyM@uams.edu
Full BioAlan Tackett, Ph.D.
Executive Associate Dean for Basic Science Research
Dr. Tackett supports faculty scientists in their mission to develop biomedical knowledge that leads to improved health care and better health. He has served as executive associate dean for basic science research since August 2024.
Contact Dr. Tackett: 501-686-8152 |AJTackett@uams.edu
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