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Student Organization Descriptions and Contacts

UAMS RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL

American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Mission/Purpose:

Providing an organization where graduate and pharmacy students can build a network with industry, government, and academic professionals, attend conferences, and present research.

Contact:

Shivangi Shrimali

sshrimali2@uams.edu

Advisor:

Cesar Compadre

compadrecesarm@uams.edu

American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists 

Mission/Purpose: 

The mission of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy. 

Contact: 

Alanna Bramwell

ambramwell@uams.edu

Advisors:

Chris Johnson

cjohnson4@uams.edu

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)

Mission/ Purpose:

The goal of this organization is to provide a space for Asians and people interested in Asian cultures to come together to celebrate Asian cultures. In addition, we hope to provide an avenue for our members to learn about and spread awareness about illnesses and medical challenges that affect the Asian community. Finally, we aim to become more committed and involved in the health of our local Asian community.

Contact:

Matthew Tran

mtran@uams.edu (501) 551-0529

Quy Pham

qcpham@uams.edu (479) 285-0977

Advisor:

Dr. Marc Phan

nphan@uams.edu (479) 420-3466

Cardiothoracic Interest Group (CTIG) 

Mission/Purpose: 

To cultivate the personal and professional growth of students in the UAMS COM who are interested in pursuing a career in the cardiothoracic field 

Contact: 

Kelsey Renard 

klrenard@uams.edu (501) 454-0939 

Osvaldo Mendez 

omendez@uams.edu (479) 587-0723 

Advisor: 

Dr. L. Greiten 

lgreiten@uams.edu (501) 364-5858 

Dermatology Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

To provide medical student interested in dermatology with information and activities related to the field, as well as to provide support and advice for residency application process.

Contact/Advisor:

Vivian Shi

vyshi@uams.edu

Edith Irby Jones Chapter Student National Medical Assoc. (SNMA) 

Mission/Purpose: 

The SNMA is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians.

Contact:

Dr. Billy Thomas

BillyRThomas@uams.edu

Advisor: 

Dr. William Greenfield  

GreenfieldWilliamW@uams.edu (501) 686-6118 

Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)

Mission/Purpose:

Cultivate UAMS COM students interested in EM by providing academic fellowship, clinical experiences, educational opportunities, and community service.

Contact:

Ethan Clement

eclement@uams.edu

Advisor:

Lauren Evans

Lnevans@uams.edu

ENT Interest Group 

Mission/Purpose

The purpose of this organization shall be to foster the personal and professional growth of students in the UAMS COM who are interested in pursuing careers in ENT/otolaryngology/head and neck surgery 

Contact: 

Madison Lampkin 

mclampkin@uams.edu (479) 652-7921 

Adrian Williamson 

Awilliamson2@uams.edu (501) 690-6939 

Advisor: 

Dr. Abby Nolder 

NolderAbbyR@uams.edu (501) 4137522 

Gastroenterology Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

To foster an interest in gastroenterology among medical students at UAMS.

Contact:

Nadia Safar

nsafar@uams.edu

Hannah Coffman

hcoffman@uams.edu

Advisor:

Dr. Sumant Inamdar

sinamdar@uams.edu

Geriatric Interest Group (GIG)

Mission/Purpose:

GIG serves to provide informational sessions on special interest topics in geriatrics, provide hands-on educational opportunities for students to interact with geriatric patients, and offer fun activities where older adults can converse and interact with students interested in geriatric medicine.

Contact:

Amanda Pangle

AKPangle@uams.edu

Advisors:

Dr. Gohar Azhar

AzharGohar@uams.edu

Dr. Jeanne Wei

WeiJeanne@uams.edu

Global Surgery Student Alliance

Mission/Purpose:

To educate, inspire, and unite students through engagement and mentorship in global surgery.

Contacts:

Liza Hill

sehill@uams.edu

Austin Brown

gabrown@uams.edu

Advisor:

Dr. Katie Kimbrough

mkkimbrough@uams.edu

Internal Medicine Interest Group 

Mission/Purpose: 

Foster awareness of Internal Medicine. Support medical students pursuing internal medicine. Develop skills relevant to the specialty. Explore the subspecialties of IM. 

Contact/Advisor: 

Dr. Tobias Vancil 

VancilToby@uams.edu (501) 952-9517 

Interventional Radiology Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

To educate students about the subspecialty of interventional radiology and possible mentorship to those who chose to pursue a career in our field.

Contact/Advisor:

Lacie Covington

lfcovington@uams.edu (501) 686-6912

Kappa Epsilon 

Mission/Purpose: 

Unite pharmacy students, faculty, and alumni dedicated to empower its members to achieve personal and professional competence, to develop leaders within the profession and community, and to provide professional and philanthropic services. 

Contact: 

Amanda Russell

acrussell@uams.edu

Advisors: 

Melanie Reinhardt                                                               

ReinhardtMelanieA@uams.edu (501) 258-2541

Kaci Boehmer

kaboehmer@uams.edu 

Kappa Psi 

Mission/Purpose: 

To develop leaders with a passion for service to their community while creating lifelong professional connections.

Contact: 

Mackenzie Suggs

mesuggs@uams.edu

Advisor: 

Howell Foster 

fosterhowellr@uams.edu (501) 686-6161 

Kelly-Rahn-Turnage Fellowship

Mission/Purpose:

To raise funds and support the Food for Kids program through the Arkansas Food Bank.

Contact:

Samantha Lawson

slawson@uams.edu

Advisor:

Edward Williams

ELWilliams@uams.edu

Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

Advancing evidence based Lifestyle Medicine as a value-based specially that transforms, redefines, and sustains health and health care by treating, reversing, and preventing, noncommunicable, chronic disease.

Contacts:

Alanna Davis

amdavis@uams.edu

Caitlin Harty

CDHarty@uams.edu

Advisor:

Gina Drobena

GADrobena@uams.edu

Medical Humanities Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

To study Medical Humanities for its application to patient care.

Contact:

Dylan Travis

dctravis@uams.edu

Advisor:

Anyela Scott

alscott2@uams.edu

Medical Students for Choice

Mission/Purpose: 

Our aim is to make comprehensive reproductive healthcare a standard part of medical education and residency training by providing direct learning opportunities in family planning.

Contact:

Payton Smith

plsmith@uams.edu

Advisor:

Dr. Chad Taylor

CBTaylor@uams.edu

Med-Peds Interest Group 

Mission/Purpose: 

A student-run organization for medical students pursuing a career in pediatric medicine, participating in service activities or simply exploring topics in pediatrics during their time in medical school. Our members will have a chance to gain hands-on experience and exposure to different fields of pediatrics. 

Contacts:  

Carla Brown

CBrown@uams.edu

Katie Jones

KAJones2@uams.edu

Advisor: 

Dr. Becky Latch 

latchrebeccal@uams.edu (501) 364-1050  

MHA Student Association

Mission/Purpose:

To provide professional development opportunities to MHA students at UAMS and other healthcare activities.

Contact:

Chantel Tucker

cdtucker@uams.edu

Advisor:

Stephen Bowman

smbowman@uams.edu

National Community Pharmacists Association 

Mission/Purpose: 

Our mission is to encourage, foster, and recognize an interest in community pharmacy ownership and entrepreneurship among the future leaders of their profession. 

Contact: 

Mary Catherine Prosser

mcprosser@uams.edu

Advisors:

Rachel Stafford

rastafford@uams.edu

Megan Smith

msmith4@uams.edu

National Student Nurses Association 

Mission/Purpose: 

To promote professional and social unity among nursing students at UAMS. It is a constituent of the National Student Nurses Association and the Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association. 

Contact: 

Leslie McCormack 

LRMccormack@uams.edu (870) 391-6790 

Advisor 

Beverly English 

BSEnglish@uams.edu (501) 526-7850 

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

Mission/Purpose:

NSSLHA is a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. The association’s mission is: (1) To advocate for students at the national, state, and local level (2) To forge professional relationships between audiologist and speech-language pathologists (3) To provide resources to help prepare students for a professional career (4) To facilitate the transition from membership in NSSLHA to membership in the American Speech-Language and Hearting Association (ASHA and other organizations that provide entry into the speech and hearing professions.

Contacts:

Dana Moser

DRMoser@uams.edu

Natalie Benafield

NBenafield@uams.edu

Advisor:

Barbara Jones

BJones3@uams.edu

Neurodiversity Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

The purpose is to explore neurodiversity and the implications in healthcare, to provide students with a real life experience from both self advocates and clinicians. This group will incorporate volunteerism and activism in the variety of fields of neurodiversity.

Contact:

Mason Rostollan

marostollan@uams.edu

Neurosurgery Interest Group 

The mission of the Neurosurgery Interest Group is to foster awareness and interest, and promote research in neurosurgery. The officers coordinate student-led meeting to enable fellowship among students and to connect members to health-care professionals in the field of the neurosurgery. 

Contact/Advisor: 

Dr. Analiz Rodriguez 

arodriguez@uams.edu

OB/GYN Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

To expose medical students to the OB/GYN specialty, regardless of previous experience or interest.

Contact:

Kristen Stringfellow

kstringfellow@uams.edu

Advisor:

Lindsey Sward

LBSward@uams.edu (501) 733-4137

Phi Delta Chi (COP)

Mission/Purpose: 

PHI DELTA CHI PHARMACY FRATERNITY develops leaders to advance the profession of pharmacy. Phi Delta Chi, a lifelong experience, promotes scholastic, professional, and social growth in its Brothers. We strive to provide quality services to our patients, thereby advancing public health and strengthening ourselves as health professionals. 

Contact: 

Phi Tang

pntang@uams.edu

Advisor:

Brendan Frett

bafrett@uams.edu

Phi Lambda Sigma (COP)

Mission/Purpose: 

The purpose of this chapter shall be encouragement, recognition, and promotion of leadership and it’s qualities within the profession of pharmacy amongst student pharmacists, faculty, alumni, as well as members of the boards and all pharmacy associations within the state of Arkansas. 

Contact: 

Benjamin Quattlebaum

baquattlebaum@uams.edu

Advisor:

Seth Heldenbrand

heldenbrandseth@uams.edu

Palliative Medicine Interest Group

Mission/Purpose: 

To promote medical student interest in palliative medicine and support medical students interested in a career in palliative medicine through educational and networking events,

Contact: 

Amy Scott

Apscott@uams.edu (573) 329-3268

Jenny Thiltgen 

JThiltgen@uams.edu (501) 686-8511 

Advisor: 

Carrie Hyde 

CRHyde@uams.edu (501) 686-8511 

Radiation Oncology Interest Group 

Mission/Purpose: 

To foster professional growth and career development of UAMS medical students who are interested in the field of radiation oncology 

Contact: 

Arpan V. Prabhu 

AVPrabhu@uams.edu (501) 526-8831 

Mausam Patel 

MPatel2@uams.edu (501) 526-8831 

Scarlett Acklin 

smacklin@uams.edu (501) 849-4026 

Advisor: 

Thomas Kim 

TKim@uams.edu (501) 526-8831 

Radiology Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

To educate students about the specialty of radiology and to actively support those who choose to pursue a career in our specialty. 

Contact/Advisor:

Roopa Ram, MD

rram@uams.edu (501) 554-0292

RHO CHI National Honor Society 

Mission/Purpose: 

The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of conduct and character and fosters fellowship among its members. The Society seeks universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy, and as a community of scholars, to instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession. 

Contact: 

Lauren Romo

lromo@uams.edu 

Advisor:

Amy Franks

afranks@uams.edu

Student Academy of Audiology

Mission/Purpose:

To serve as as collective voice for students and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in Audiology; also engage students in lifelong professional activities that promote and advance the profession in Audiology, and provide services information, education, representation and advocacy for the profession and the public we serve.

Contact:

Charia Hall

CHall@uams.edu

Advisor:

Samuel Atcherson

SRAtcherson@uams.edu

Sports Medicine Interest Group 

Mission/Purpose: 

The aim of the Sports Medicine Volunteer Program (SMVP) is to expose the UAMS students to the expansive fields of operative and non-operative Sports Medicine while enabling the students to assist sports medicine physicians with the care of the team or even participants. Students will gain first-hand knowledge of sports related injuries and related pathologies, while simultaneously aiding the covering sports medicine physician to optimize all facets of care for the athletes. 

Contacts/Advisors: 

Michael Israel 

MPISrael@uams.edu (251)776-8617 

Brant Sachleben 

BCSachleben@uams.edu (501)256-3119 

Student ADHA (American Dental Hygienists’ Association) 

Mission/Purpose: 

To improve the public’s total health, the mission of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene by ensuring access to quality oral health care, increasing awareness of the cost-effective benefits of prevention, promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research, and representing and promoting the interests of dental hygienists. 

Contact:

Joanna Claire Vann

jcvann@uams.edu

Advisor:

Bridget Fitzhugh

bfitzhugh@uams.edu (501) 686-5735

Student National Pharmaceutical Association 

Mission/Purpose: 

SNPhA is an education service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community. 

Contact: 

Kennede McLeroy-Charles

kmcleroycharles@uams.edu

Advisors:

Pilar Murphy

pzmurphy@uams.edu

Kendrea Jones

joneskendream@uams.edu

Student Pediatric Pharmacy Association

Mission/Purpose:

The purpose of this organization is to advance pediatric pharmacy practice, support the health and wellbeing of children
across the state, and educate about pediatric pharmacy.

Contact:

Sydney Zotti

snzotti@uams.edu

Advisor:

Dr. Holly Maples

maplesholly@uams.edu

Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists 

Mission/Purpose: 

To educate students on career opportunities within health-system pharmacies(hospitals, ambulatory care, clinics, etc.) provide opportunities for professional growth, and organize events to increase knowledge and preparations for residency programs. 

Contact: 

Alexa Ramick

aramick@uams.edu

Advisor:

Lindsey Dayer

ledayer@uams.edu

Student Society of Nuclear Pharmacy 

Mission/Purpose: 

The purpose of SSNP is to enhance the interaction of other students who share the interest in nuclear pharmacy. The goals include learning more about the nuclear pharmacy companies they might eventually work for, either as interns or as pharmacists, and more about nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine. 

Contact: 

Hannah Johnson 

hmjohnson@uams.edu

Advisor:

Brigette Serfaty

bserfaty@uams.edu

Surgery Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

To educate medical students about the careers, research, and technical skills that make up the broad field of surgery.

Contact:

Sam Byrd

sebyrd@uams.edu

Advisor:

Katie Kimbrough

mkkimbrough@uams.edu (501) 526-6262

UAMS Rainbow Health Alliance 

Mission/Purpose: 

To provide a safe and secure environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff, and their allies. To help educate students, faculty and staff on issues facing the LGBTQ+ population to ensure culturally competent health care professionals. To engage with the LGBTQ+ community at large to develop collaborative partnerships to foster health. 

Contact: 

Madison Tate

mbtate@uams.edu

Advisor:

Masil George

mgeorge2@uams.edu

UAMS Simulation in Medicine (SIM)

Mision/Purpose:

The purpose of our organization shall be to cultivate the personal and professional growth of students in UAMS COM who are interested in improving clinical, analytical, and communication skills through practicing for and competing in simulation competitions. Students will be taught diagnostic, practical, and reasoning skills from guest physicians via the use of simulation cases, and practice these during meetings. The organization aims to provide a network and support group for future physicians and surgeons who work in a variety of medical specialties.

Contact/Advisor:

Dr. Amanda Young

AYoung2@uams.edu

Urology Interest Group

Mission/Purpose:

To stimulate interest and understanding of urology students and to assist medical with career planning and development.

Contact:

Mickey Seltzer

mrseltzer@uams.edu

Advisor:

Dr. Julie Riley

rileyjulie@uams.edu

Women in Surgical Education Interest Group 

Mission/Purpose: 

To cultivate the personal and professional growth women in the UAMS COM who are interested in pursuing careers in surgical fields, where women have historically been in the minority. This organization aims to provide a network and support group for future female surgeons to realize their full potential and achieve their academic and professional goals. 

Advisor: 

Dr. Mary Katherine Kimbrough (Katie)  

MKKimbrough@uams.edu (501) 526-6262 

INSTITUTIONAL 

Associated Student Government 

Mission/Purpose 

The purpose of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Associated Student Government (ASG) is to act as a liaison between the students and the faculty/administration. The duty of the ASG is to establish and facilitate communication between all campus constituencies; provide assistance, as needed, to members of the community; assist in the formulation and implementation of University policies and practices; and promote elements of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality. 

Contacts/Advisors: 

Nakia Dedner 

DednerNakiaA@uams.edu

Clay Tyler

JCTyler@uams.edu

CHP Student Advisory Committee 

Mission/Purpose: 

To assist in the development of policies for students; determine ways to communicate policies to students; select representatives to appropriate College committees; and assist in planning student affairs, such as social activities, orientation, reception for friends and parents at graduation, field trips, reception during orientation, and College-wide awards convocations, or other such student affairs as seems appropriate. 

Contacts/Advisors:

Lyndsay Johnson 

LJohnoson@uams.edu (501) 686-5722 

Deziree Arnett 

DArnett@uams.edu (501) 686-6512 

COM Class Officers 

Mission/Purpose: 

To act as a liaison between the student body in the College of Medicine and the College of Medicine Administration. 

Advisor: 

James Graham 

grahamjames@uams.edu (501) 686-8499 

COM Medical Honor Council 

Mission/Purpose: 

An organization ran by students which monitors and promotes professionalism in the College, and which deals with breaches of professional conduct.

Advisors: 

Dr. Sara Tariq                                                     

TariqSaraG@uams.edu (501) 526-5568   

Dr. James Graham

GrahamJames@uams.edu (501) 686-7407 

COM Medical Student Activities Board  

Mission/Purpose: 

An organization ran by students to promote social activities in the COM. 

Advisor: 

Dr. Sara Tariq

tariqsarag@uams.edu (501) 526-5968

COP Class Officers 

Mission/Purpose: 

To act as a liaison between the student body in the College of Pharmacy and the College of Pharmacy Administration. 

COPH Class Officers/Student Council 

Mission/Purpose: 

The purpose/mission of the Student Council shall be: To advance the interests of enrolled students in the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health; To serve as an exemplar of public health values and principles; To assist in the development of policies for students; To determine ways to communicate policies to students; To select representatives to appropriate College committees; and To assist in planning student affairs 

GRAD Class Officers/Graduate Student Association 

Mission/Purpose: 

The Graduate Students Association of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences [UAMS], serves to promote a conducive atmosphere in the campus for overall welfare of the graduate students, represent the graduate students in campus organizations, and act as a liaison between the Graduate School faculty and UAMS Administration to address student concerns. The GSA also serves to promote the graduate program at the UAMS campus and to encourage sharing of ideas in scientific research among the students. 

Contacts/Advisors: 

Dr. Robert McGehee 

REM@uams.edu (501) 603-1998 

Latrina Prince

princelatrina@uams.edu

UAMS 12th Street HWC Student Advisory Board 

Mission/Purpose: 

The mission of the Student Advisory Board is to serve as an advisory body to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 12th Street Health and Wellness Center representing a diverse group of campus interests in promoting the health and wellness of the 12th Street community. The SAB shall serve as a liaison between the student body and the administration, bringing to the forefront issues and concerns from the students. 

Contact:

Dr. Madeline Neubauer

MLNeubauer@uams.edu

Advisor:

Dr. Melissa Halverson

MHalverson@uams.edu

UAMS Student Veteran Organization 

Mission/Purpose: 

First and foremost is to ensure that veterans, active duty personnel, reservists and their families are receiving all benefits entitled to them, and to ensure a contact to readjustment counseling should they feel the need. Secondly, our purpose is to provide a fellowship of likeminded individuals in order to create a network of students and successful alumni in order to provide professional and leadership development.  

Contact/Advisor: 

David Williams

DEWilliams@uams.edu 

SERVICE 

American Women’s Medical Association

Mission/Purpose:

Empower women to lead in improving health for all within a model that rejects the unique perspective of women.

Contact/Advisor:

Dr. Sara Tariq

tariqsarag@uams.edu (501) 526-5968

Christian Medical and Dental Associations

Mission/Purpose:

To educate, encourage, and equip Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God.

Contact/Advisor:

Dr. Inis Jane Bardella

inisbardella@gmail.com

Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International  

Mission/Purpose: 

To provide spiritual growth for pharmacy students through fellowship, study, and service to our community, nation, and world 

Contact: 

Lexi Jacobus

aajacobus@uams.edu 

Advisors:

Kaci Boehmer

kaboehmer@uams.edu

Melanie Reinhardt

reinhardtmelaniea@uams.edu

Climate and Health Interest Group (CHIG)

Mission/Purpose: 

To work towards combating climate change and its impact on human health. Living in the Natural State, we must appreciate our natural environment and respect the role it plays in our everyday lives. Additionally, as Arkansas’ future healthcare providers, we have a unique responsibility to address health issues related to the climate crisis. Through education and service, we hope to better inform the COM community of how climate change specifically influences public health and help identify innovative ways to mitigate these impacts as we progress towards a more sustainable future. 

Contact/Advisor: 

Dr. David L. Davies 

DaviesDavidL@uams.edu (501) 686-5184

Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)

Mission/Purpose:

Help students explore the field of Family Medicine through monthly meetings, conferences, service and social events. 

Contact/Advisor:

Leslie Stone, MD

lstone@uams.edu (479) 521-8260

Jessica Bursk

jlbursk@uams.edu (501) 686-5260

Families Relationships and Medical Education (FRAME)

Mission/Purpose:

The mission of the Families Relationships and Medical Education Interest Group is to create a group to help students navigate life’s milestones as a medical student, resident, and physician. Medical education and training falls at a critical time during which students face unique struggles such as entering serious relationships, getting married, and starting families while balancing school and work responsibilities. Through this group, we hope to help students achieve a healthy balance between school, work, and family life.

Contact/Advisor:

Dr. Sara Tariq

tariqsarag@uams.edu (501) 722-2976

Latino Medical Student Association

Mission/Purpose:

The LMSA was created at UAMS to form a community of support around future physicians through mentorhsip, service, and education. We seek to help our members become better healthcare providers with the hope of improving our community’s health, focusing on Hispanic and Latino communities within the United States. Our vision is to unify medical students to promote Latino health.

Contacts/Advisors:

Dr. Eduardo Ochoa

ochoaeduardor@uams.edu

Dr. Daniela Ochoa

dochoa@uams.edu

Rural Medicine Student Leadership Association (RMSLA)

Mission/Purpose:

Promote the retention and recruitment of medical students with interest in rural practices, as well as build strong relationships with rural communities that may support medical students through scholarship and loan programs.

Contact/Advisor:

Jessica Bursk

jlbursk@uams.edu (501) 686-5260

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