Arkansas Children’s Announces Multi-Year Expansion
Arkansas Children’s will embark on its most ambitious clinical expansion as part of its strategic plan to deliver unpredented child health in Arkansas. The $318-million project is focused on delivering better access, exceptional outcomes and improved on-campus experiences at the state’s nationally-ranked pediatric health system.
Learn MoreNationally Recognized
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has been recognized for excellence in seven pediatric subspecialty services by US News & World Report for the second consecutive year. This places ACH 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
Join Us For The Inaugural Dr. Joycelyn Elders Child and Adolescent Health Equity Rounds
Guest speaker Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens of Children’s Hospital of Philidelphia will present “Health Equity is Everyone’s Work” in Chair’s Hall from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023. AMA Credit Designation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians […]
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Sanders Elected to National Appointments
Ronald Sanders Jr., M.D. has been named Executive Vice Chair for the NutriNet subgroup of the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI) network.
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Sanders Named Critical Care Chief
Ronald C. Sanders, Jr., M.D., has been named as the Department’s new Chief of Pediatric Critical Care. Dr. Sanders has worked closely with Dr. Steinbach in developing new and innovative strategies and ideas for the section, including new dedicated roles in neurocritical care, surgical critical care, quality and research. Dr. Sanders is taking over from […]
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DOP Faculty Awarded Promotion, Tenure
Eighteen faculty members were granted either promotion or promotion with tenure at the annual Dean’s Day event this spring. Faculty members must prove that they have made substantial and outstanding contributions to the institution to be considered for promotion. Faculty members are assessed on a variety of factors— teaching and mentoring students and trainees, providing […]
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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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