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What do we do at UAMS Pediatrics?

Teach
Heal
Research
Serve

Teach.

We are educators who offer specialized pediatric training and continuing educating for outstanding students, residents, fellows and physicians committed to high ethical and professional standards, and lifelong learning.

Heal.

From early diagnosis through treatment, our team of physicians and nurses brings expertise in pediatric medicine to cure illness, prevent disease and improve the health of children everywhere.

Research.

We are forward-thinking researchers dedicated to enhancing and restoring the health and development of children in Arkansas and around the world.

Serve.

We are physicians dedicated to providing the best possible health care to our patients, sensitivity to the needs of parents and families, and utmost respect for referring physicians.

Welcome to UAMS Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences provides exceptional children’s patient care, education and research. Our mission is to spread and promote medical knowledge appropriate to the future of the field of pediatrics through a balanced emphasis on education, research, and health care. Through our partnership with Arkansas Children's Hospital, our services include pediatric training, clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disorders, and cutting-edge research on techniques to enhance a child’s home and medical environment.

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Pediatrics News

Jacobs Presented with Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

Richard Jacobs, M.D. was presented with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award recently at the 2012 Dean's Honor Day. This award is presented to the graduating student and faculty member who best demonstrates the Arnold P. Gold Foundation's ideals of outstanding compassion in the delivery of care, respect for patients, their families, and healthcare colleagues, as well as demonstrated clinical excellence.

Casey Receives Distinguished Faculty Service Award

At the Dean's Honor Day ceremony on April 17, Patrick H. Casey, M.D., a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, received the Distinguished Faculty Service Award, which was established last year to honor current faculty who have provided extraordinary, broad-based and long-term service to the college. Dr. Casey was recognized for his outstanding work on behalf of high-risk infants and children.

2012 Educator of the Year Awards

Congratulations to the 2012 Educators of the Year! Amidst intense competition, these peer nominated Educators of the Year were honored at the April, 2012, DOP Faculty Meeting:

- Mary Huckabee, MD (Emergency Medicine/Hospitalist)

- Beth Storm, MD (Emergency Medicine)
- Hank Farrar (Pharmacology/Housestaff)
- Nahed El-Hassan (Neonatology)
- Lanessa Bass, MD (General Pediatrics/Hospitalist)
- Becky Latch, MD (Emergency Medicine/Hospitalist)