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Specialties

Academic Specialties and Programs

The Department of Pediatrics offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to elevate medical trainees, including residents, fellows, and medical students, covering every branch and discipline of pediatric medicine.

Our nationally-recognized faculty are not only dedicated clinicians, but are passionate educators, ready to help you become the best pediatric physician possible. Trainees spend clinical time at UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Children’s Northwest, and clinics around the state.

Whatever your planned specialty, you can study it here. The Department is made up of 25 sections, each dedicated to exceptional pediatric care, we ensure children today are healthier tomorrow.

Many sections collaborate as multidisciplinary teams to meet the diverse needs of patients and their families, offering trainees a well-rounded and thorough introduction to working in a pediatric medical center. Explore the sections within our Department to see how we facilitate physician growth while making a profound impact on young lives.

Featured Specialties

Stacie M. Jones, M.D.

Allergy and Immunology

The Arkansas Center for Food Allergy Research, lead by Professor of Allergy and Immunology Dr. Stacie Jones, was recently awarded a seven-year, $2.3-million grant by the NIH.

Dr. Mario Ferruzzi poses for a picture at the AC Awards banquet

Developmental Nutrition

Dr. Mario Ferruzzi was reappointed to the USDA’s National Agricultural Research, Extension Education and Economics Advisory Board, recommending high-priority science needs.

Megan W. Butler, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Dr. Megan Butler recently co-authored an article published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition on the state of pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Pediatrics Sections

  • Adolescent Medicine

  • Allergy and Immunology

  • Cardiology

  • Children at Risk

  • Clinical Informatics

  • Community Pediatrics

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Developmental Nutrition

  • Developmental Pediatrics

  • Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology

  • Endocrinology

  • Gastroenterology

  • General Pediatrics

  • Genetics

  • Hematology and Oncology

  • Hospital Medicine

  • Infectious Diseases

  • Neonatology

  • Nephrology

  • Neurology

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Psychology

  • Pulmonology

  • Rheumatology

Teaching and Training at Arkansas Children’s

Faculty and trainees provide care across the state through the Arkansas Children’s system and UAMS. Learn more about how both organizations are working together to make a healthier tomorrow.

Learn More

Clinical Programs

The Department of Pediatrics offers a wide range of pediatric medicine programs at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Children’s Northwest and UAMS Medical Center.

  • ARMAPP
  • Dennis Developmental Center
  • Schmeiding Developmental Center

Join Our Team

We are actively recruiting exceptional faculty physicians for multiple sections and for several leadership positions.

Open Positions
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