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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Cancer Institute

The mission of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Cancer Institute is to intentionally advance and leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive UAMS’ mission and the 2029 Strategic Plan to improve the health, health care and wellbeing of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation and world.

Health Equity: Cancer Screenings and Education

We are committed to improving health equity in our underrepresented minority and rural populations in Arkansas.

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Health Equity: Research and Clinical Trials

We have a robust clinical trials program and is committed to increasing health equity in underrepresented minorities in Arkansas through participation in clinical trials.

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UAMS Named Top Performer in Healthcare Equality Index

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was named a 2022 Top Performer in the Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index.

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Training & Mentoring Programs

We work with the UAMS Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to increase cancer education in our K-12 and undergraduate student education programs.

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Research Training and Education

Numerous educational and training opportunities are available for cancer researchers from the Cancer Institute, the Translational Research Institute and Research Administration.

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Forbes Magazine Ranks UAMS in Top 30% of Best Employers for Women

Forbes magazine has named the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to its list of Best Employers for Women 2021. UAMS was ranked 86th on a list of the top 300 companies in the United States, putting it in the top 30%. UAMS was the only company in Arkansas to make the list.

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News & Announcements

UAMS Hosts Breakfast, Donation Drive to Show Appreciation for Veterans

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Nov. 6 hosted a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast to honor students and employees for their service in the armed forces. The event, organized by the Veterans Subcommittee of the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI), was part of a monthlong celebration of veterans at UAMS…

International Fest Celebrates Cultures of UAMS Students, Employees

Hundreds of people gathered recently at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to celebrate the countries and cultures represented at International Fest.

UAMS Awarded $3.25 Million Federal Grant for Creation of Health Career Program in Delta, South Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a five-year, $3.25 million federal grant to support the creation of a program that will help students from 20 underserved counties in the Arkansas Delta and southern part of the state pursue careers in health care. The Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program…

Gittens Delivers Fifth Annual State of Diversity Address

Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, delivered his fifth annual State of Diversity address to a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) crowd, describing the university’s commitment to inclusivity as “dynamic and thriving.” 

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UAMS Ranked 7th in Nation on Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity List

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been ranked seventh nationally on an annual list of Best Employers for Diversity created by Forbes magazine.

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