Email: KRClemmons@uams.edu
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Karina R. Clemmons is a leader in medical and higher education, specializing in curriculum development and assessment, faculty development, and optimizing student learning. As Assistant Dean for Medical Education at UAMS College of Medicine, Dr. Clemmons oversees curriculum and assessment, continuous quality improvement, student success initiatives, and faculty development. As Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics, Dr. Clemmons directs two required medical courses.
Dr. Clemmons holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education from the University of Central Florida, along with dual Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in International Studies and Spanish from UA Little Rock, where participation in the Donaghey Scholars Program fostered interdisciplinary learning. International experience includes a Fulbright-Hays Project in India and a year-long diploma in regional studies in Spain. Dr. Clemmons is pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the University of Arkansas Walton College of Business.
With expertise in educational leadership, program development and assessment, and instructional design, Dr. Clemmons previously led and taught in UA Little Rock’s Masters of Secondary Education program, preparing educators across disciplines. Research focuses on educational best practices, faculty development, active learning strategies, optimizing student learning, and learning environments. Committed to curriculum innovation and student success, Dr. Clemmons works to advance medical and higher education.