Diversity and Inclusion | UAMS Graduate Medical Education

UAMS GME Diversity Statistics

Infographic shows 2022 GME Program Gender Totals: 54% Male, 46% Female

Infographic shows the 2022 program totals for Race/Ethnicity. 66% White, 23% Asian, 4% Multiracial, 3% Hispanic/Latino, 3% Black/African American, 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 0.3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Infographic shows a map of where our current 2022 residents hold citizenship. United States 570, Egypt 6, Pakistan 12, Canada 13, China 2, India 52, Saudi Arabia 2, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 1, Australia 1, Argentina 2, Mexico 1, Nigeria 2, Bangladesh 1, Jordan 9, Brazil 1, Russian Federation 3, Yemen 1, Sudan 1, Iraq 2, Cyprus 1, Italy 2, Islamic Republic Of Iran 3, Turkey 4, Occupied Palestinian Territory 1, Lebanon 1, Venezuela 1, Viet Nam 1, Peru 1, Ukraine 1, and Indonesia 1

DDEI GME Subcommittee Charge

The UAMS GME office is committed to diversification of our healthcare workforce to achieve health equity and to create an inclusive clinical learning environment that reflects cultural humility & a culture of belonging for current & perspective trainees & patients served.

Vist the DDEI GME Subcommitte page to Learn More

UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The mission of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to intentionally advance and leverage diversity, equity and inclusion to drive UAMS’ mission and the 2029 Strategic Plan to improve the health, health care and wellbeing of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation and world.

Vist the UAMS DDEI page to Learn More about UAMS efforts

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Rhonda Mattox, M.D., president of the Arkansas Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association, delivers the keynote address during the Underrepresented in Health Graduation Celebration.

UAMS Holds Graduation Celebration for Underrepresented and Minority Students

Graduating students from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated their achievements with a May 7 ceremony hosted by the Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI). Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, vice chancellor for DDEI, kicked off the Underrepresented in Health Graduation Celebration by welcoming the students and congratulating them on a job…

Brian Gittens, vice chancellor of the Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks during the press conference announcing UAMS' partnership with Hall STEAM Magnet High School.

UAMS Announces Partnership with Hall STEAM Magnet High School

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Students from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association attend the organization's regional conference in New Orleans.

UAMS Pharmacy Students Participate in Association’s Regional Conference

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UAMS' 2023 Phenomenal Women honorees stand for a group photo after the March 30 ceremony.

UAMS Celebrates Achievements of Phenomenal Women

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