Congratulations to Dr. Mary Katherine Kimbrough, Professor and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Surgery, on her induction as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons’ prestigious Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. At UAMS, Dr. Kimbrough is an award-winning educator with tremendous impact on our residents and students through many roles, including current […]
Dr. Orcutt Featured in Women to Watch 2024
Soirée magazine recently featured Dr. Sonia Orcutt in its 2024 Women to Watch feature.
Third Annual Surgery Research Forum Showcases Innovation and Excellence
On Tuesday, March 12, the IDW Education Building was alive with intellectual fervor as the Department of Surgery hosted its highly anticipated Third Annual Surgery Research Symposium. With over 75 attendees, including esteemed faculty, residents, and medical students, the event proved to be a resounding success, highlighting the cutting-edge research endeavors within the department.
Dr. Orcutt Recognized in AY Magazine’s Best Women in Healthcare 2023
Sonia Tewani Orcutt, M.D., FACS, FSSO, was recognized by AY Magazine in “Women in Healthcare 2023.”
Inaugural Chest Club Meeting
The inaugural Chest Club meeting was on November 15, 2023. Dr. Katy Marino presented “ION: Our Approach to Integrating Oncology Networks.”
Dr. Henry-Tillman Inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman, Professor and Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Breast Oncology in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, on being selected as a 2023 inductee in the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame.
Dr. Mavros Receives KL2 Scholar Award
Six early-career researchers have been selected to receive two years of funded translational research training and support in the UAMS Translational Research Institute (TRI) KL2 Mentored Research Career Development Scholar Awards Program. Michail Mavros, M.D., from our department was one of the awardees.
Second Annual Surgical Research Symposium was a Success
The second annual UAMS Surgical Research Symposium was held May 9 with an enthusiastic turnout. We had over 50 attendees with 25 presenting posters.
Dean’s Honor Day Award Winners
Congratulations to Dr. Deidre Wyrick for being named the Leonard Tow Humanism Award Winner and to Jennifer York for the Clinical Excellence – Oustanding APP award.
Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman Named to the List of Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman for being named to the list of Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine