The Department of Pediatrics is the largest department in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. The Department supports Arkansas Children’s System, including Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Children’s Northwest, the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, and satellite clinics across the state. Our mission is to 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.
Collaboration Drives Next-Level Education, Training, Care and Outcomes
Faculty Development
The Department of Pediatrics’ faculty development program strives to develop a culture that promotes faculty growth in education and teaching ability, personal and professional leadership, skills needed to engage in scholarly activities and personal wellness and vitality.
Learn MoreResearch
Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) was established to provide UAMS faculty and scientists with a research environment on the Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus. Officially opening in 1992, ACRI now has more than 120 pediatric researchers with expertise and experience that span the breadth of medical disciplines.
Explore the ACRICareers
Join our team in promoting outstanding clinical care and driving research and innovation in all that we do.
View Open Faculty Positions