University of Arkansas

History

The Department of Emergency Medicine at UAMS has a very rich and distinguished history. Founded in 1983 we have been training Emergency Medicine physicians for 40 years. UAMS is Arkansas’ only Level 1 Trauma Center. Our vision is to become the statewide and national leader in the advancement of emergency medical patient care, education, and scholarship.

Our mission is to deliver timely, compassionate patient care while creating an environment of collegiality, multi-disciplinary collaboration, outstanding clinical teaching, and clinically impactful scientific discovery. Pursue clinical, education, and scholarly excellence while demonstrating integrity, empathy, and respect for our patients and colleagues.

Leadership

  • Interim Department Chair: Randy Maddox, MD
  • Program Director: Lauren Evans, MD
  • Associate Program Director: Rachael Freeze-Ramsey, MD
  • Assistant Program Director: Brian Hohertz, MD
  • Assistant Program Director: Meryll Bouldin, MD

Training Locations

Primary Hospital

UAMS

Secondary Hospital

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Tertiary Hospital

Baptist Medical Center

Curriculum

PGY1

  • 1 block EM Orientation
  • 4.5 blocks UAMS ED
  • 1 block Community ED (Baptist)
  • 1 block EMS (Baptist)
  • 1 block Trauma
  • 1 block OB
  • 1 block VA MICU
  • 1 block Anesthesia/ Ultrasound
  • 1 block Pediatric EM
  • 0.5 block Pediatric Anesthesia

PGY2

  • 9 blocks UAMS ED / ACH ED
  • 1 block MICU
  • 1 block PICU
  • 1 block SICU
  • 1 block Toxicology/Ultrasound

PGY3

  • 9 blocks UAMS ED / ACH ED
  • 1 block Teaching Rotation
  • 1 block ED Admin
  • 2 blocks Elective

Electives

  • Pediatric Critical Care Transport
  • Critical Care Selective
  • Consult Services
  • Acute Pain Service
  • Clinical Toxicology
  • Advanced Ultrasound (PGY-3)
  • Medical Education
  • Radiology
  • Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
  • Digital Health/Clinical Informatics
  • Healthcare Disparities & Social Determinants of Health
  • Palliative Care/Medical Ethics
  • Addiction Medicine

Fellowships

  • Ultrasound
  • Medical Education

Contact Information

Residency Program Manager: Jonathan White Email: EMResidentAdmin@uams.edu Phone: +1 501 686 5516

External Links

https://medicine.uams.edu/emergencymedicine/residency/welcome/

See Also