Mission Statement
Faculty and residents, October 2021
The UAMS Department of Dermatology strives to cultivate excellence in multiple domains. Our mission is to:
- Deliver quality, compassionate, and ethical medical care for diverse and medically complex patients across the state and region
- Provide intentional, creative, and respectful education and mentorship for future physicians and dermatologists in Arkansas and the nation
- Contribute to healthcare discoveries and innovation through meaningful research and scholarship
- Support community colleagues through collaboration, communication, and service
Continuing Medical Education
CME activities are routinely held by the department to provide ongoing education. Dermatology Grand Rounds is held on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 weekly, excluding major holidays. Grand Rounds consists of a mix of live patient presentations, virtual patient presentations, and invited speakers. It occurs in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, both in the Dermatology Clinic and the Sam Walton Auditorium located on the tenth floor. The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.