Nationally Recognized
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has been recognized for excellence in seven pediatric subspecialty services by US News & World Report for 2022-2023. This places us as one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation.
We are national leaders in pediatric care, research, education, and advocacy
Established in 1904, the Department of Pediatrics is the largest Department in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ College of Medicine and supports the Arkansas Children’s System including Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), Arkansas Children’s Northwest hospital (ACNW) and Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI). Our mission as a department is to promote clinical, research, education and advocacy efforts to improve the health of the children of Arkansas and educate incredible pediatricians and pediatric specialists.
Department News & Announcements
The Section of Community Pediatrics works tirelessly to improve and enrich the lives of children in Arkansas. Its motto, “Caring for Children Where They Are,” guides the section’s efforts in and out of the clinic. One of the section’s outstanding programs is the school-based health clinics outreach that provides care to multiple schools in Little […]
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UAMS Department of Pediatrics, Arkansas Children’s Celebrate Fellows Research Day
All UAMS fellowship programs based at Arkansas Children’s Hospital met for the annual Fellow’s Research Day on May 18th. The UAMS Pediatric Hematology–Oncology section hosted this year’s event.
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Honors Convocation Marks Milestone for Students, Faculty
The Honors Convocation for the College of Medicine was held on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the Statehouse Convention Center. Several of our DOP faculty were honored with awards honoring their contribution to the medical education of the graduating medical students.
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DOP Names Section Chief of Emergency Medicine
After a thorough national search that brought in five candidates from around the country for in-person interviews, David Spiro, M.D., M.P.H., will serve as our new Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology Section Chief.
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Our Mission
We provide exceptional, family-centered care driven by scientific discovery and evidence-based medicine as we train the next generation of pediatricians and leaders in pediatric health.
Our Vision
The UAMS Department of Pediatrics will be a national leader in clinical care, research, education and advocacy.
Department Highlights
Life in Little Rock
A true hidden gem, Little Rock is a natural beauty with an abundance of dining, entertainment and recreation options.
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A Warm Welcome
Take a moment to learn about our Dr. Steinbach and take a view of his vision for the Department of Pediatrics.
Meet the Department Chair
Fellowships
The Department of Pediatrics and Arkansas Children’s offers multiple ACGME-accredited fellowships.
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Residency
Our residents enjoy incredible training opportunities thanks to our patients, faculty and facilities.
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