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
Advisor:
Cesar Compadre
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
Advisors:
Chris Johnson
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
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
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
Advisor:
Lauren Evans
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
Hannah Coffman
Advisor:
Dr. Sumant Inamdar
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
Advisors:
Dr. Gohar Azhar
Dr. Jeanne Wei
Global Surgery Student Alliance
Mission/Purpose:
To educate, inspire, and unite students through engagement and mentorship in global surgery.
Contacts:
Liza Hill
Austin Brown
Advisor:
Dr. Katie Kimbrough
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
Advisors:
Melanie Reinhardt
ReinhardtMelanieA@uams.edu (501) 258-2541
Kaci Boehmer
Kappa Psi
Mission/Purpose:
To develop leaders with a passion for service to their community while creating lifelong professional connections.
Contact:
Mackenzie Suggs
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
Advisor:
Edward Williams
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
Caitlin Harty
Advisor:
Gina Drobena
Medical Humanities Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To study Medical Humanities for its application to patient care.
Contact:
Dylan Travis
Advisor:
Anyela Scott
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
Advisor:
Dr. Chad Taylor
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
Katie Jones
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
Advisor:
Stephen Bowman
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
Advisors:
Rachel Stafford
Megan Smith
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
Natalie Benafield
Advisor:
Barbara Jones
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
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
OB/GYN Interest Group
Mission/Purpose:
To expose medical students to the OB/GYN specialty, regardless of previous experience or interest.
Contact:
Kristen Stringfellow
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
Advisor:
Brendan Frett
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
Advisor:
Seth Heldenbrand
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
Advisor:
Amy Franks
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
Advisor:
Samuel Atcherson
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
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
Advisors:
Pilar Murphy
Kendrea Jones
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
Advisor:
Dr. Holly Maples
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
Advisor:
Lindsey Dayer
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
Advisor:
Brigette Serfaty
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
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
Advisor:
Masil George
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
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
Advisor:
Dr. Julie Riley
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
Clay Tyler
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
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
Advisor:
Dr. Melissa Halverson
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
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
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
Advisors:
Kaci Boehmer
Melanie Reinhardt
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
Dr. Daniela Ochoa
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