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Health Equity and Workforce Development

The mission of Health Equity and Workforce Development at the Cancer Institute is to intentionally advance the 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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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

Symposium Showcases Research from Students in DDEI’s Community Programs

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) showcased some of the best research projects conducted by students in two of its community engagement programs during a Feb. 17 symposium. The inaugural Building Bridges for Student Success Research Symposium was organized by the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) in partnership with the…

Black History Month Celebration Recognizes Stories Told Through Art

Students and employees from UAMS celebrated Black History Month with a Feb. 21 event that highlighted the works of artists on campus and in the community.

UAMS Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Kicks Off Service Campaign

UAMS held a Jan. 30 celebration to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and to kick off the 2024 UAMS Serves campaign.

Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., MBA, Receives Award for Humanitarian Efforts

Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., MBA, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, recently received an award from Just Communities of Arkansas for her efforts to build inclusive and equitable communities. Richard-Davis was one of three women honored during the social justice organization’s 59th annual Humanitarian Awards…

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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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