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Leadership

Steven A. Webber, MBChB, MRCP

Dean, College of Medicine
Executive Vice Chancellor, UAMS

Dr. Webber leads integrated efforts across the education, research, clinical care and service missions of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and UAMS College of Medicine to improve health in Arkansas and beyond. Dr. Webber began serving at UAMS on March 1, 2024.

Contact Dr. Webber: SAWebber@uams.edu

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James Graham, M.D.

Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Dr. Graham brings extensive experience in medical education leadership to his role as executive associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Medicine, where he is also a professor of pediatrics and has served for more than 30 years.

Contact Dr. Graham: 501-686-8499 | GrahamJames@uams.edu

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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

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Alan 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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