Chair
William J. Steinbach, M.D.
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Vice-Chairs
Christopher Smith, M.D.
Vice-Chair of Primary Care
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Steve M. Schexnayder, M.D.
Executive Vice-Chair of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jill Fussell, M.D.
Vice Chair of Education, Fellowships
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Rebecca L. “Becky” Latch, M.D.
Vice-Chair of Education, Residency and Students
Professor of Pediatrics
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
Abdallah Dalabih, M.D., MBA
Vice-Chair of Quality and Innovation
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Eduardo R. Ochoa Jr., M.D.
Vice-Chair of Diversity and Health Equity
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Brian M. Varisco, M.D.
Vice Chair of Research
Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Section Chiefs
Kelly A. Curran, M.D., M.A.
Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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
Karen J. Farst, M.D., M.P.H.
Section Chief, Children at Risk
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Feliciano “Pele” B. Yu, M.D.
Chief of Clinical Informatics
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief Medical Officer, Arkansas Children's Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief Medical 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
Mario Ferruzzi, Ph.D.
Chief of Developmental Nutrition
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Department Profile
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.
Chief of Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jon D. Oden, M.D.
Chief of Endocrinology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Megan W. Butler, M.D.
Interim Chief, Gastroenterology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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 Pediatrics
Lawrence H. Schmieding Chair in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Rebecca Cantu, M.D., MPH
Chief of Hospital Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Jessica N. Snowden, M.D., M.S., MHPTT
Executive Associate Dean of Research, UAMS College of Medicine
Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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
V. Erin Willis, M.D.
Chief of Neurology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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
Brandi N. Whitaker, Ph.D.
Chief of Psychology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
John L. Carroll, M.D.
Chief of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Stacie M. Jones, M.D.
Interim Chair of Rheumatology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Ronald C. Sanders, M.D.
Chief of Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, PICU and Respiratory Care Services
Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director, PICU and Respiratory Care Services
Professor of Pediatrics
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
Becca T. Perin, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Liza Murray, M.D.
Program Director, Child Abuse Fellowship
Associate Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Richard Blaszak, M.D.
Associate Program Director
Professor, Nephrology
Professor, Nephrology
Leigh B. Austin
Pediatric Residency Program Manager
Malinda Scott, CMA, C-TAGME
GME Program Coordinator
Lori Miloni
Residency Program Office Manager
Katie Jones
Office of Education and Pediatric Residency Administrative Support
Chief Residents
2023-2024
Kelsey Floyd, D.O.
Chief Resident 2023-2024
Ryan Steele, M.D., M.P.H.
Chief Resident 2023-2024
Haley B. Taylor, M.D.
Chief Resident 2023-2024