A Better State of Health
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock is the only health sciences university in the state of Arkansas. We are the state’s largest public employer with more than 10,000 employees in 73 of Arkansas’ 75 counties. UAMS and its clinical affiliates, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, are an economic engine for the state with an annual economic impact of $3.92 billion.
Comprehensive Medical Education
UAMS offers 73 baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs and certificates through our Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Public Health and graduate school. Students attend classes at the UAMS main campus in Little Rock and our regional campus in northwest Arkansas.
Why Choose UAMS?
UAMS is special: it’s the training, it’s the place, and it’s the people. Learn more about UAMS and meet the GME program leadership in this video.
What Makes UAMS So Special?
Who better to talk about UAMS than our trainees? They are the life force of our programs. Hear directly from trainees about why they value their experience at UAMS in this video.