UAMS Pediatrics

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 pediatrics training, clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of learning disorders, and cutting-edge research on techniques to enhance a child’s home and learning environment.

Arkansas Children's Hospital News

Pediatrics News

2010 Ruth Olive Beall Awards Honorees Announced

Since 2007, ACH has held the Ruth Olive Beall & Betty A. Lowe, MD Awards program which have become a cornerstone of physician recognition here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. These awards are bestowed upon commendable physicians who strive to continuously honor the service and care standards set by our organization. There were a record number of nominations received this year which made the selection process very challenging for the Nominating Committee. After receiving these nominations we are proud to announce our outstanding 2010 Ruth Olive Beall Award honorees: more »

Schexnayder Announced Endowed Chair

Investiture Ceremony for Dr. Stephen Schexnayder will be held Wednesday Jan. 6 more »

Robert W. Arrington receives Walmart Endowed Chair

Robert W. Arrington, M.D. became the inaugural recipient and steward of the Walmart Endowed Chair in Neonatology on November 3, 2009. more »

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Summer Science Program

The UAMS Department of Pediatrics and Arkansas Chidren's Hospital Research Institute are again co-sponsoring the Summer Science Program and they are asking for mentors and students.