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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Overview

diverse group of EM docsThe UAMS Department of Emergency Medicine values all people equally. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion here at UAMS and in our community. We work hard to give everyone the best chance for good health. To do this, we:

  • Actively try to learn about you, your values, and your communities
  • Seek out students, residents, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds to care for our patients
  • Give all patients the same great care and encouragement no matter your race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, age, or ability

Learn more about Diversity in Little Rock.

Contact Us

Meryll Bouldin M.D.
Meryll Bouldin, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Co-Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
MEBouldin@uams.edu
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Full Bio
Meredith Von Dohlen
Meredith Von Dohlen, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Assistant Clerkship Director, Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
mkvondohlen@uams.edu
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Full Bio

Women of EM

a group of faculty and resident women posing in the ERIn 2018, our department founded the Women of EM group. With the growing number of female faculty, residents, and staff, we knew it was important to create an organization that allowed for important conversations, support, mentorship, and empowerment amongst the women in our field.

Since its creation, we have hosted several social events (pre-COVID) which allowed us to get to know each other outside of work and form strong friendships between faculty and residents! Thus far, our social events have ranged from paint parties and bowling, to “Girl’s Night Out,” to weddings and baby showers/food drives.

Female residents and faculty posing at a bowling alleyWe have also held discussions about important topics that especially relate to women in medicine. Thus far, we have covered Imposter Syndrome, Leadership and Communication, and Gender Bias. These discussions have not only led to important conversations, but also strong mentorship and sponsorship between residents, students, and faculty.

The UAMS EM Residency Women of EM group is open to all EM residents and faculty, as well as EM-interested senior medical students, who want to advance women in the field of emergency medicine.

Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship

The UAMS Department of Emergency Medicine values diversity, equity, and inclusion both at UAMS and in our community. To seek out students who will help contribute to our mission of DEI, we are excited to announce the development of an Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship for visiting students taking our Intensive Emergency Medicine Elective.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion News and Updates

INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine Names UAMS as Recipient of Health Professions HEED Award

November 22, 2022 | uamsonline

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has again been chosen as a recipient of the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

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For the second year, UAMS has been recognized by Forbes magazine on its Best Employers for Diversity list.

UAMS Ranks Fourth in Education on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity List

May 24, 2022 | Yavonda Chase

UAMS ranks fourth among educational organizations nationally on an annual list of Best Employers for Diversity created by Forbes magazine. UAMS was also the highest ranked Arkansas company on the list, and the only one in the Top 100.

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Toxic follows Nina, a pregnant Black woman navigating her career, marriage and motherhood while dealing with race-related stress.

UAMS Hosts Panel Discussion on Black Maternal Mortality

April 20, 2022 | Kalee Sexton

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hosted a distinguished panel discussion about Black maternal mortality rates and the short film Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story.

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Pre-Health Academy students

UAMS Accepting Applications For Student Health Care Summer Programs

March 3, 2022 | Kalee Sexton

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for its Summer Research Internship, Pre-Health Scholars Program and Pre-Medical Summer Scholars program.

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