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Nicolas W. Hobart-Porter, D.O.
Nicholas W. Hobart-Porter, D.O.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program
Co-Chair of Education Committee
Website: Clinical Bio

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children’s Way, Slot 512-16
Little Rock, AR 72202

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Jennifer Perry, M.D.
PEM Fellow (2023-2026)
Website: Clinical Bio

Originally From: North Little Rock, AR
Went to College/University at: University of Central Arkansas
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: I did residency here and loved it. I stayed on as an attending pediatrician in the ED and decided to pursue Fellowship to continue my education in pediatric Emergency Medicine and further my career.
My PEM interests include: I am interested in trauma, behavioral health, toxicology and teaching
In my free time… : I enjoy working in my Covid garden, working on the many home projects we have going, and listening to true crime podcasts.
Other things to know about me: I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful, feisty teenage daughter. We also have several cats (some might say too many, but we love them all) and one dog. I am very crafty. I can make a flower from almost anything and I am very handy with duct tape.

Megan E. Scarbrough, M.D.
Megan Scarbrough, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Originally From: Fayetteville, Arkansas (Go Hogs!!)
Went to College/University at: Ouachita Baptist University
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: It was a great place to do residency and maybe I’m biased but I think ACH has the best people!
My PEM interests include: Point of Care Ultrasound
In my free time… : I spend time with my friends (game nights, karaoke and trivia!). I also have a wonderful church family and teach 4th-6th grade girls Sunday School.
Other things to know about me: I have the best family! My parents and sister are in northwest Arkansas and my grandparents live in Little Rock while my
brother is in Washington DC. We get together often with all the family dogs: Boaz, Dottie, Solomon and Oliver

Amber M. Morse, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program
Website: Clinical Bio
Website: Research Bio
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
Website: Clinical Bio
Jason N. Arthur, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
Patrick R. Ayers, M.D.
Patrick R. Ayers, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Jeffery K. Chacko, M.D.
Jeffrey K. Chacko, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Deepak Choudhary, M.D.
Deepak Choudhary, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Website: Clinical Bio
April Clawson, M.D.
April G. Clawson, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Associate Program Director, Pediatric Residency
Website: Clinical Bio

Dr. Clawson is an associate program director for the Pediatric Residency Program at UAMS and practices Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She has done all her training at UAMS/ACH, including her medical degree, pediatric residency, and pediatric emergency medicine fellowship. As such, she has a passion for the continual betterment of this program and its residents. In her free time, Dr. Clawson loves to spend time with her husband and two children, travel, play board and card games, and read books.

Rebecca L. Liggin, M.D.
Rebecca L. Liggin, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Global Health & Service Honors Track for Medical Students
Website: Clinical Bio
Ryan C. Kwong, M.D.
Ryan C. Kwong, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Website: Clinical Bio
Elizabeth Storm, M.D.
Elizabeth A. Storm, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Liaison to Trauma Council
Website: Clinical Bio
Tonya M. Thompson, M.D. Section of Emergency Medicine
Tonya M. Thompson, M.D., M.A.
Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director of the Arkansas Children's Simulation and Education Center
Website: Clinical Bio
Renita S. Pushparajah, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services
Chair of Outreach Committee
Website: Clinical Bio
Sarah K. Sylvester, M.D.
Sarah K. Sylvester, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Quality & Safety
Website: Clinical Bio
Hannah B. Wilkins, M.D.
Hannah B. Wilkins, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director of ACH Simulation
Co-Chair of Education Committee
Website: Clinical Bio
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