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Family Medicine Resident Featured in UAMS Video

John Ukadike DO, MPH (PGY-2 Family Medicine) is among the residents featured in a video about why they chose to train at UAMS.

Faculty Members Earn Distinctions in the Past Year

Our faculty members always perform notable work, but 2020-2021 was a special year of note.

Chief Residents for 2021-2022

Dr. Wayne Bryant and Dr. Rebecca Moore are our Chief Residents for the academic year.

Community Medicine Liaisons Are Ready to Serve

Dr. Diorella Lopez-Gonzalez and Dr. John Ukadike, both PGY-2 residents, are making plans to improve the health and well-being of the community.