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      • Cardiology
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        • Patient Care
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          • Pediatric Cardiology Single Ventricle Program
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        • Advanced Fellowship Opportunities
        • How To Apply
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      • Emergency Medicine
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      • Pediatric Endocrinology
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        • How to Apply
      • Hematology/Oncology
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        • The Place
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        • How to Apply
        • Mission and Program Aims
        • Research
      • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
        • Education
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          • Clinical Experience
        • Faculty
        • Fellows
        • Research & Scholarly Activity
        • Training in Quality Improvement
        • The Place
        • How to Apply
      • Psychology
        • Curriculum and Supervision
          • Goals and Objectives of Training
          • Methods of Evaluation
        • Training Locations & Resources
        • Faculty Psychologists
        • Fellows
          • Benefits
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        • How to Apply
      • Pulmonology
        • Education and Training
        • Faculty
        • Fellows
        • How to Apply
        • Pulmonology Research
      • Fellows’ Core Curriculum
      • Fellows Research Forum
    • Medical Student Education
      • Junior Clerkship
      • Visiting Student Elective Scholarship
    • Personal and Professional Finance for Physicians
      • Course Schedule and Suggested Resources
      • Video Resources
    • Jones Educational Development Institute (JEDI)
  • Research
    • Arkansas Children’s Research Institute
      • Arkansas ECHO ISPCTN Site
      • Arkansas Reproductive Health Monitoring System (ARHMS)
      • Asthma and Respiratory Disorders Research Program
      • Center for Translational Pediatric Research
      • Food Allergy Research Program
      • Intramural Grant Opportunities
      • Center for Childhood Obesity Prevention
        • About the Center
          • Leadership Team
        • Research Cores
          • Biostatistics Core
          • Community Engagement Core
          • Metabolism and Bioenergetics Core
      • Pediatric Clinical Research Unit (PCRU)
        • Acetaminophen Toxicity Laboratory
      • Database Support
    • Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center
      • About Us
        • Mission for Health
          • Our Goals
          • Our History in Research
          • Current Research and Upcoming Discoveries
        • Contact and Directions
        • News
      • Our Team
      • Resources
        • Maternal and Early Nutrition for Optimal Growth and Development (MEND) Core
          • More Information on the MEND Core
        • Physical Activity and Metabolism Core
          • The Laboratory for Active Kids and Families
          • The Fitness Facility
        • Rodent Metabolic and Behavioral Phenotyping Core
        • Biostatistics and Data Innovation Core
        • Metabolomics and Analytical Chemistry Core
          • Untargeted Metabolomics
          • Untargeted Lipidomics
        • Histology and Bioimaging Core
        • Brain Research Cores
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          • Recent Publications from the Clinical Nutrition Research Team
        • The Physical Activity, Energetics and Metabolism (PAEM)
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      • Participate in a Research Study
    • Department of Pediatrics – Office of Research
      • Research Support Resources
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    • College of Medicine – Office of Research
      • Research Seminar Series
  • Faculty Affairs
    • Office of Faculty Affairs
      • Onboarding
    • Faculty Development
      • Faculty Mentoring Program
      • Promotion and Tenure
        • Promotion and Tenure Committee
        • Promotion and Tenure Workshops and Training Sessions
      • Monthly Lunch and Learn Series
    • Wellness Resources for Faculty
      • Department of Pediatrics Wellness Council
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Department of Pediatrics

Surrounded by vibrant trees and natural beauty, Arkansas Children's Hospital stands out against the evening sky in Downtown Little Rock. The orange glow near the horizon softens to a warm peach color before becoming a clear blue.

Arkansas Children's Begins $318-million Expansion

The system-wide expansion will expand bed capacity, transform inpatient and outpatient surgical approaches, redesign clinical spaces and create an inviting campus experience.

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Leaders in Pediatric Research

The Arkansas Children’s Research Institute is ranked #25 in the US in pediatric research funding, spanning clinical trials and molecular mechanisms of disease discovery.

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Meet Our Fellows

Our fellowship programs are expanding from 12 to 20 specialties, including one of only 10 pediatric clinical informatics fellowships.

Meet Our Fellows
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Innovators in Pediatric Medical Education

We are the 20th largest pediatric residency in the US with 75 dedicated pediatric residents, 18 medicine-pediatric residents, and five child neurology residents.

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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.

Nationally 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.

Raising the Bar

Every year, the UAMS Department of Pediatrics at and Arkansas Children’s elevate the standard of care in Arkansas and the region, and we’re not slowing down. We stand at the forefront of care in a wide range of specialties, treatments, research and education.

Recruiting the Very Best to Join Us

We are looking for top faculty and trainees to join our team in providing outstanding clinical care, exceptional education and cutting-edge research to help heal children today and make a healthier tomorrow.

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Department Highlights

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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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Dr. William Steinbach

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
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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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