Divisions
Residency Program
Our residents enjoy superior training that includes procedures (dermatological, musculoskeletal, and more), and psychosocial development.
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Research and Evaluation Division (RED)
RED focuses on family and environmental factors linked with poor health, growth, and psychosocial development of children.
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Community Health and Education (CHE)
CHE offers continuing medical education to healthcare providers and promotes healthier lifestyles for Arkansans with physical activity, nutrition and colorectal screenings.
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Medical Student Education
The mission of the Medical Student Education division is to provide high quality Family Medicine educational opportunities, including clerkships for undergraduate students.
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News & Announcements
Healthy Brain and Child Development Study
As part of a nationwide study, The HBCD study: HEALthy Brain and Child Development, DFPM-RED’s Dr. Lorraine McKelvey’s team (along with Dr. Leanne Whiteside-Mansell) have been studying new techniques in assessing family life using virtual assessments. Preliminary results suggest that using zoom to interview families is useful and will likely be used in the new […]
DFPM-RED Faculty to Present
Four RED faculty members will speak at Dr. Ward’s invitation to present on Team Science in January: How Faculty Work Together to Stay Funded and Keep Trained Research Staff. https://calendar.uams.edu/tri/view/event/event_id/1069125
Family Medicine Resident Featured in UAMS Video
John Ukadike D.O., MPH (PGY-2 Family Medicine) is among the residents featured in a video about why they chose to train at UAMS.