Margaret Ege-Woolley, M.D., Assistant Program Director
I am originally from Alabama, and I always imagined that I would return there upon completion of my residency training in Arkansas. Funnily enough, I very nearly cancelled my interview at UAMS as it was my last interview and I was frankly out of money for traveling. I am so glad I didn’t! Once I arrived for my residency interview, it was obvious the culture of the program was exactly what I wanted. I knew that wherever I matched I would need to make an entirely new life there as I did not have anyone who would be moving with me. From the moment I met the faculty, residency education support staff, and the residents, it became clear that this program fostered a genuine sense of belonging. Throughout residency and geriatric psychiatry fellowship, these relationships continued to strengthen, and now I can’t imagine my life anywhere else.
In addition to geriatric psychiatry, I also hold a special interest for serious and persistent mental illnesses and work primarily on the acute inpatient unit of our Veterans Affairs hospital. I get to work directly with all of the second-year residents and often several of the fourth-year residents on electives. I am also a house mentor for the residency, which gives me the opportunity to work with several residents as a mentor beginning in their intern year and continuing throughout their training. I strive to maintain an open door policy with the residents and create an environment where they can feel free to voice concerns or talk about their plans post-graduation.
Outside of work, I am a foodie and enjoy trying new recipes as well as making the rounds on Little Rock’s impressive restaurant scene. I also like playing board games and spending time with my family.