Here are this week’s Accolades, a roundup of some of the honors and accomplishments of College of Medicine and UAMS faculty, staff, residents, fellows and students I’ve heard about recently!
Thank You, Dr. Tariq
For over two decades, Dr. Sara Tariq, Professor of Internal Medicine, has had a major influence on aspiring physicians and medical education at UAMS. She has served in many pivotal educational leadership roles, including Associate Dean for Student Affairs since 2019. Earlier, she was instrumental in developing our clinical skills programs and integrating clinical experiences into the first two years of medical school. Dr. Tariq also was a key leader in the initiative to establish our Academic Houses, the seven communities that help connect students and faculty and support peer mentoring. She has been recognized nationally and has received many honors from UAMS students and colleagues.
Dr. Tariq has always been driven by a deep commitment to patients. But it is her passion for wanting every student to thrive, professionally and personally, that has made her beloved by students.
Dr. Tariq is relocating to Virginia for family reasons at the end of this month. Fortunately, we will have an opportunity to thank Sara for her many contributions at a farewell reception this Friday, Jan. 26, from 3:00-5:00 in the Hospital Lobby Gallery. We will have remarks from colleagues and a tribute from students at 3:30. I hope you can join us.
Respiratory Therapy Expertise
Dr. Ariel Berlinski, Professor of Pediatrics, Medical Director of the Respiratory Care Department and Director of the Pediatric Aerosol Research Laboratory at Arkansas Children’s, recently participated in the American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress. Dr. Berlinski co-chaired a poster discussion session about aerosols and delivered two lectures on the roles of respiratory therapists in cystic fibrosis management and respiratory care medical directors in research. He was the senior author on three posters presented by Respiratory Care Department colleagues, including a study on Albuterol therapy that was selected for a special presentation at the Editors’ Choice Open Forum Abstract Session.