Leadership | UAMS Department of Pediatrics

Chair

William J. Steinbach, M.D.

Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Pediatrician in Chief, Arkansas Children's
Associate Dean for Child Health
Robert H. Fiser, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair in Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics

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Vice-Chairs

Steve M. Schexnayder, M.D.

Executive Vice-Chair of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics

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Kelly A. Curran, M.D., M.A.

Vice Chair of Education, Residents and Medical Students
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Jill J. Fussell, M.D.

Vice Chair of Education, Fellowships
Betty A. Lowe, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Education
Professor of Pediatrics

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Josh L. Kennedy, M.D.

Associate Vice Chair of Basic and Translational Science Research
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Renee A. Bornemeier, M.D.

Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs
Professor of Pediatrics

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Eduardo R. Ochoa Jr., M.D.

Vice Chair of Partnerships and Child Health Equity
Professor of Pediatrics

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Brian M. Varisco, M.D.

Vice Chair of Research
Director of Laboratory Research
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine

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Prateek Wali, M.D.

Vice Chair of Clinical Strategy
Professor of Pediatrics

Section Chiefs

Brandi N. Whitaker, Ph.D.

Chief of Psychology
Professor of Pediatrics

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Tamara T. Perry, M.D.,

Chief of Allergy and Immunology
Dr. and Mrs. Leeman King Endowed Chair in Pediatric Allergy
Professor of Pediatrics

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Paul M. Seib, M.D.

Chief of Pediatric Cardiology
David and Stephanie Clark Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology
Professor of Pediatrics

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Liza C. Murray, M.D.

Chief of Child Abuse Pediatrics
Program Director, Child Abuse Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Feliciano “Pele” B. Yu, M.D.

Chief of Clinical Informatics
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief Medical Information Officer, Arkansas Children's Hospital

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Chenia Y. Eubanks, M.D., MPH

Chief of Community Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Ronald C. Sanders, M.D.

Chief of Critical Care Medicine
Morris and Hettie Oakley Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services
Professor of Pediatrics

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Maya L. Lopez, M.D.

Chief of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Harvey and Bernice Jones Endowed Chair in Developmental Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Developmental-Behavioral Fellowship
Professor of Pediatrics

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David M. Spiro, M.D., M.P.H.

Chief of Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Log A Load For Kids of Arkansas Endowed Chair in Pediatric Emergency Medicine/Trauma
Professor of Pediatrics

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Jon D. Oden, M.D.

Chief of Endocrinology
James H. Hamlin II Endowed Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology
Professor of Pediatrics

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Jennifer L. Dotson, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics
Section Chief of Gastroenterology

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Sowmya N. Patil, M.D.

Chief of General Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics

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Elizabeth A. Sellars, M.D.

Chief of Genetics
Committee for the Future Endowed Chair in Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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David L. Becton, M.D.

Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Lawrence H. Schmieding Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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Rebecca Cantu, M.D., MPH

Chief of Hospital Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Ashley Ross, M.D.

Chief of Neonatology
Walmart Endowed Chair in Neonatology
Professor of Pediatrics

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Richard T. Blaszak, M.D.

Chief of Nephrology
Professor of Pediatrics

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Kelly A. Curran, M.D., M.A.

Vice Chair of Education, Residents and Medical Students
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Laura Hobart-Porter, D.O.

Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Jennifer S. Guimbellot, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
James H. Hamlen II Endowed Chair in Pediatric Pulmonology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Stacie M. Jones, M.D.

Interim Chair of Rheumatology
Professor of Pediatrics

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V. Erin Willis, M.D.

Chief of Child Neurology
John H. Bornhofen, M.D. Endowed Chair in Child Neurology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Residency Program Director

Oriaku A. Kas-Osoka, M.D., M.Ed.

Pediatric Residency Program Director
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Residency Leadership and Staff

Richard Blaszak, M.D.

Associate Program Director
Professor, Nephrology

Shruti N. Tewar, M.B.B.S.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Paul J. Drake, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

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Rachel O. Millner, M.D.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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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