University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Logo University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Medicine: Resident Wellness

Clinical Services

The College of Medicine provides an array of counseling and psychiatric services that are timely, free, and confidential to help residents or fellows who are dealing with severe stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, substance use issues, burnout and other emotional problems through two entities that are housed separately. Please feel free to contact either one or both of these services.

Counseling and Therapy Services

The Arkansas Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides professional counseling and/or referral to community resources for a wide range of problems and situations.

Learn More About EAP

Psychiatric Services

Dr. Puru Thapa, Professor of Psychiatry and the Director of the UAMS Resident Wellness Program (RWP) provides services for residents or fellows who need diagnostic psychiatric evaluation and medication management for any mental health disorders.

Learn More About RWP

For UAMS Northwest Residents

The UAMS Northwest Wellness Program provides free, confidential, and timely counseling/therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management services in a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment to actively enrolled UAMS residents, students, and their partners seeking help for emotional and mental health issues.

Location

UAMS Northwest Regional Campus – Annex
Located on the north side of the parking lot at North St. and Woolsey Ave.

Appointments

Phone: 479-713-8313
Email: NWWellnessProgram@uams.edu
Online Scheduling: You can now book and manage appointments using our booking page