The July MVP of the Month from the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Primary Care and Population Health Service Line is Kara Jones. Kara is a Clinical Pharmacist for Rahling Road and Internal Medicine Clinics and has worked at UAMS for eight years.
Kara was recognized for her actions as follows:
- Kara goes above and beyond for our patients, providing education and follow up, advocating with local pharmacies to ensure patients receive medications prescribed by their physicians.
- She is enthusiastic about educating patients on new technologies like continuous glucose monitors that help them better understand and control their diabetes.
- Kare has compassionately served our refugee population at Rahling Road. She has developed and driven guideline-directed immunization practices for these patients.
- She not only helps educate our residents during their ambulatory experience but also educates students from the College of Pharmacy during their month-long rotations.
- Kara brings joy and encouragement to all her colleagues. We are all better clinicians because of her effort, attitude and willingness to serve others.
Kara will receive a certificate of recognition and a gift bag. She also will be honored during the Chair’s Awards for Recognition of Excellence ceremony during the annual DFPM Research Symposium.
Congratulations Kara!