Chair
William J. Steinbach, M.D.
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Vice-Chairs
Steve M. Schexnayder, M.D.
Executive Vice-Chair of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Kelly A. Curran, M.D., M.A.
Vice Chair of Education, Residents and Medical Students
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jill J. Fussell, M.D.
Vice Chair of Education, Fellowships
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Josh L. Kennedy, M.D.
Associate Vice Chair of Basic and Translational Science Research
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Renee A. Bornemeier, M.D.
Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Eduardo R. Ochoa Jr., M.D.
Vice Chair of Partnerships and Child Health Equity
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Brian M. Varisco, M.D.
Vice Chair of Research
Director of Laboratory Research
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine
Director of Laboratory Research
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine
Website: Clinical bio
Section Chiefs
Brandi N. Whitaker, Ph.D.
Chief of Psychology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Tamara T. Perry, M.D.,
Chief of Allergy and Immunology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Paul M. Seib, M.D.
Chief of Pediatric Cardiology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Liza C. Murray, M.D.
Chief of Child Abuse Pediatrics
Program Director, Child Abuse Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Program Director, Child Abuse Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Feliciano “Pele” B. Yu, M.D.
Chief of Clinical Informatics
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief Medical Information Officer, Arkansas Children's Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief Medical Information Officer, Arkansas Children's Hospital
Website: Clinical Bio
Chenia Y. Eubanks, M.D., MPH
Chief of Community Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Ronald C. Sanders, M.D.
Chief of Critical Care Medicine
Oakley Chair in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services
Professor of Pediatrics
Oakley Chair in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Maya L. Lopez, M.D.
Chief, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Developmental-Behavioral Fellowship
Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Developmental-Behavioral Fellowship
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
David M. Spiro, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief of Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Chief of Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Website: Clinical Bio
Jon D. Oden, M.D.
Chief of Endocrinology
James H. Hamlin II Endowed Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology
Professor of Pediatrics
James H. Hamlin II Endowed Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jennifer L. Dotson, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Section Chief of Gastroenterology
Section Chief of Gastroenterology
Website: Clinical Bio
Sowmya N. Patil, M.D.
Chief of General Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Elizabeth A. Sellars, M.D.
Chief of Genetics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
David L. Becton, M.D.
Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Lawrence H. Schmieding Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Lawrence H. Schmieding Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Website: Clinical Bio
Rebecca Cantu, M.D., MPH
Chief of Hospital Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Ashley Ross, M.D.
Chief of Neonatology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Richard T. Blaszak, M.D.
Chief of Nephrology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Kelly A. Curran, M.D., M.A.
Vice Chair of Education, Residents and Medical Students
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Laura Hobart-Porter, D.O.
Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jennifer S. Guimbellot, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Stacie M. Jones, M.D.
Interim Chair of Rheumatology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
V. Erin Willis, M.D.
Chief of Child Neurology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
John H. Bornhofen, M.D., Endowed Chair in Child Neurology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
John H. Bornhofen, M.D., Endowed Chair in Child Neurology
Website: Clinical Bio
Residency Program Director
Oriaku A. Kas-Osoka, M.D., M.Ed.
Pediatric Residency Program Director
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Residency Leadership and Staff
Richard Blaszak, M.D.
Associate Program Director
Professor, Nephrology
Professor, Nephrology
Shruti N. Tewar, M.B.B.S.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Paul J. Drake, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Website: Clinical Bio
Rachel O. Millner, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Allison Huckey
Administrative Coordinator
Leigh B. Austin
Pediatric Residency Program Manager
Malinda Scott, CMA, C-TAGME
GME Program Coordinator
Lori Miloni
Residency Program Office Manager
Chief Residents
2024-2025
Hannah Barkley, M.D.
Chief Resident 2024-2025
Devin Cook, D.O.
Chief Resident 2024-2025
Collette Tilly, M.D.
Chief Resident 2024-2025