Home Town: Moscow Pronouns: He/Him I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: it felt like a second home.
Simmy Vig, M.D.
Home Town: Flora, MS Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: I had a gut feeling that UAMS/ACH was the right place for me when I toured. I absolutely loved all the people I met, and the facilities are so nice! It feels like such a welcoming community where I can grow and […]
Nester Mitchell, M.D.
Home Town: Grenada, W.I Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: the residents and attendings were all genuinely warm and welcoming. I got the sense that I will have a home away from home in a close-knit nurturing environment.
Amel Omer, MBBS
Medical School: University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine Home Town: Eldorado Hills, CA Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: my visit to Little Rock was amazing! I loved the city and the beautiful UAMS. The residents were incredibly welcoming. UAMS fosters a truly inclusive and high-achieving environment. My interview and second look […]
Kayla Woods, M.D.
Home Town: New Orleans, LA Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: the residents seemed like a close-knit family, and I’m ready to experience actual seasons.
Moira Moore, M.D.
Home Town: Atkins, AR Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: I have always loved Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and I love that I have the opportunity to serve my local community.
Laura Miron, M.D.
Home Town: Little Rock, AR Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it is wonderful and: It is a dream of mine to treat children in Arkansas and work with their families! Also, the attendings and residents made me feel welcomed and at home during every rotation.
Maliha Anwar, D.O.
Home Town: Russellville, AR Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it is wonderful and: it’s home for me and part of the community where I want to give back. This program was also affirmed for me after my audition seeing how the program aligned with my values & interests and how […]
Linnsey Dunavan, M.D.
Home Town: Mountain Home, AR Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it is wonderful and: There are many reasons I chose UAMS/ACH. For starters, I love the faculty here. They go above and beyond to help people learn and succeed. I have also grown to love Little Rock during my time […]
Faranak Ardakani, D.O.
Home Town: Frisco, TX Pronouns: She/Her I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it is wonderful and: because of its strong reputation in providing quality training and experience to residents. I knew that this residency program would give me the tools necessary to be able to follow my career goals, such as pursuing a […]