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- Questions About Raises, Shuttle Fees Top Administrators Forum
A UAMS Update article about Meet Your Administrator”
- Gruenwald Is New U.S. Citizen
Michael Gruenwald becomes U.S. citizen
- Gruenwald Is New U.S. Citizen
Michael Gruenwald becomes U.S. citizen
- Doughnut Sale to Help UAMS Psychiatry Youth Program
A UAMS Update article about a bake sale
- Call-in Announcements, Forums Will Give Employees More Information
A UAMS Update article about plans to improve communication between administration and employees of UAMS Medical Center
- IT Help Desk 400,000th Call Sweepstakes
IT Help Desk 400,000th Call Sweepstates
- The UAMS Help Desk Today - Ten Years Later
The UAMS Help Desk Today - Ten Years Later
- Free Tickets for UAMS Nights at Ray Winder Field
A UAMS Update article about UAMS Night with the Travelers
- ARIA Training Sessions May 19 - June 27 at UAMS
A UAMS Update article about May 19 - June 27 training sessions
- Human Research Forum Is May 21
A UAMS Update article about human research Q & A
- Accolades, May 2003
Accolades to UAMS faculty and staff
- GCRC Deadline Changed to July 1 for Grant Proposals
A UAMS Update article about GCRC pilot grants
- History of the Help Desk
- Watch, Look & Listen: Preview of New UAMS Public Service Campaign
- Forum to Discuss Impact of HIPAA on Research
Update article about HIPAA and research at UAMS
- Human Research Q and A Forum June 27
A UAMS Update article about the human research forum
- Emailed Version of UAMS Notice of Privacy Practices
UAMS Notice of Privacy Practices
- Free UAF Symposium Aug. 14-15 on Evolution of Human Diet
A UAMS Update article about a diet symposium at UAF
- Tom Butler is Arkansas Administrator of the Year
Tom Butler of UAMS Is Arkansas Administrator of the Year
- Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.*
Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.
- Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.*
Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.
- Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS
Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS
- Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS
Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS
- Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure®!
Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure!
- Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure®!
Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure!
- UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test
UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test
- UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test
UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test
- Photo Album: Stephens Institute Was a Highlight of Medicine Alumni Reunion
Photo Album: Stephens Institute Was a Highlight of Medicine Alumni Reunion
- Kids First in Fort Smith Celebrated Fourth in Style
Kids First in Fort Smith Celebrated Fourth in Style
- Class of 1948 Dedicates Endowment to Excellence in Education
Class of 1948 Dedicates Endowment to Excellence in Education
- Pharmacy Professor Elected to American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacy Professor Elected to American College of Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Scientists, Graduate Students Meet at UAMS
Pharmaceutical Scientists, Graduate Students Meet at UAMS
- Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., Is Interim Dean of College of Pharmacy
Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., Is Interim Dean of College of Pharmacy
- New COPH Survey Research Expert Eager to Develop New Ways of Measuring Public Health
New COPH Survey Research Expert Eager to Develop New Ways of Measuring Public Health
- Ready, Set, Go! UAMS, KATV Launch Get Healthy Arkansas™
UAMS, KATV Launch Get Healthy Arkansas™
- UAMS Offers Online Course in Nuclear Pharmacy
Two UAMS colleges and UNM offer online certification for Nuclear Pharmacy
- UAMS Offers Online Course in Nuclear Pharmacy
Two UAMS colleges and UNM offer online certification for Nuclear Pharmacy
- UAMS Offers Online Course in Nuclear Pharmacy
Two UAMS colleges and UNM offer online certification for Nuclear Pharmacy
- UAMS Offers Online Course in Nuclear Pharmacy
Two UAMS colleges and UNM offer online certification for Nuclear Pharmacy
- Successful Phonathons Raise more than $100,000 for the Colleges
Alumni Phonathons generate more than $100K for four colleges
- Successful Phonathons Raise more than $100,000 for the Colleges
Alumni Phonathons generate more than $100K for four colleges
- Successful Phonathons Raise more than $100,000 for the Colleges
Alumni Phonathons generate more than $100K for four colleges
- Successful Phonathons Raise more than $100,000 for the Colleges
Alumni Phonathons generate more than $100K for four colleges
- CHRP Application Deadline Near
Application deadline near for UAMS College of Health Related Professions
- CHRP Application Deadline Near
Application deadline near for UAMS College of Health Related Professions
- CHRP Application Deadline Near
Application deadline near for UAMS College of Health Related Professions
- UAMS First State Agency to Go Smoke Free
On Tuesday, July 6, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will become the first state agency or hospital to go smoke free.
- UAMS First State Agency to Go Smoke Free
On Tuesday, July 6, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will become the first state agency or hospital to go smoke free.
- Aubrey Hough, 2004 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Talks Bioterrorism
AUG. 2, 2004 | Aubrey J. Hough, M.D., traced the use of bioterrorism through the ages in his lecture as the 2004 UAMS Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Hough, recently appointed Associate Dean for Translational Research and Special Projects, continues to focus his energies on initiating research programs in biodefense as well as the re-engineering of UAMS’ clinical research infrastructure.
- Aubrey Hough, 2004 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Talks Bioterrorism
AUG. 2, 2004 | Aubrey J. Hough, M.D., traced the use of bioterrorism through the ages in his lecture as the 2004 UAMS Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Hough, recently appointed Associate Dean for Translational Research and Special Projects, continues to focus his energies on initiating research programs in biodefense as well as the re-engineering of UAMS’ clinical research infrastructure.
- Aubrey Hough, 2004 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Talks Bioterrorism
AUG. 2, 2004 | Aubrey J. Hough, M.D., traced the use of bioterrorism through the ages in his lecture as the 2004 UAMS Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Hough, recently appointed Associate Dean for Translational Research and Special Projects, continues to focus his energies on initiating research programs in biodefense as well as the re-engineering of UAMS’ clinical research infrastructure.
- UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals
UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals
- UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals
UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals
- Here’s to Your Health: Treating Cystic Fibrosis
HTYH radio program series about: Cystic Fibrosis
- Here’s to Your Health: Treating Cystic Fibrosis
HTYH radio program series about: Cystic Fibrosis
- Here’s to Your Health: Treating Cystic Fibrosis
HTYH radio program series about: Cystic Fibrosis
- Here’s to Your Health: Treating Cystic Fibrosis
HTYH radio program series about: Cystic Fibrosis
- Here’s to Your Health: Healthy Eating
HTYH radio program series about: Healthy Eating
- Here’s to Your Health: Healthy Eating
HTYH radio program series about: Healthy Eating
- Here’s to Your Health: Healthy Eating
HTYH radio program series about: Healthy Eating
- Here’s to Your Health: Healthy Eating
HTYH radio program series about: Healthy Eating
- Enrollment Up 12 Percent in Health Related Professions
Enrollment in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions increased 12 percent this fall in comparison to last fall.
- Enrollment Up 12 Percent in Health Related Professions
Enrollment in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions increased 12 percent this fall in comparison to last fall.
- Enrollment Up 12 Percent in Health Related Professions
Enrollment in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions increased 12 percent this fall in comparison to last fall.
- Some Allied Health Departments Are in New Temporary Quarters in Former Radio Station
Four departments of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions have moved to new temporary quarters in the former KARN radio station near the campus.
- Some Allied Health Departments Are in New Temporary Quarters in Former Radio Station
Four departments of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions have moved to new temporary quarters in the former KARN radio station near the campus.
- Some Allied Health Departments Are in New Temporary Quarters in Former Radio Station
Four departments of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions have moved to new temporary quarters in the former KARN radio station near the campus.
- Independence, Helping Others Mark Careers in EMS
MARCH 3, 2005 | Robert Berryman had always thought about a career in emergency medical services, but it wasn’t until after a stint in the military and working in a few other jobs that he followed through.
- Independence, Helping Others Mark Careers in EMS
MARCH 3, 2005 | Robert Berryman had always thought about a career in emergency medical services, but it wasn’t until after a stint in the military and working in a few other jobs that he followed through.
- Independence, Helping Others Mark Careers in EMS
MARCH 3, 2005 | Robert Berryman had always thought about a career in emergency medical services, but it wasn’t until after a stint in the military and working in a few other jobs that he followed through.
- UAMS Professor Says Americans are Literally ‘Super-Sizing’ to Death
MARCH 25, 2005 | As a result of super-sizing our meals, we have super-sized ourselves.
- UAMS Professor Says Americans are Literally ‘Super-Sizing’ to Death
MARCH 25, 2005 | As a result of super-sizing our meals, we have super-sized ourselves.
- UAMS Professor Says Americans are Literally ‘Super-Sizing’ to Death
MARCH 25, 2005 | As a result of super-sizing our meals, we have super-sized ourselves.
- UAMS Student Receives National Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
UAMS Student Receives National Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
- UAMS Student Receives National Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
UAMS Student Receives National Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
- UAMS, UALR Add New Doctor of Audiology Program
UAMS, UALR Add New Doctor of Audiology Program
- UAMS, UALR Add New Doctor of Audiology Program
UAMS, UALR Add New Doctor of Audiology Program
- UAMS Celebrates ‘Topping Out’ of Jones Eye Institute Expansion
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today marked the “topping out” of a five-floor, $13 million addition to the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute that will provide more space for patient care, education and research.
- UAMS Celebrates ‘Topping Out’ of Jones Eye Institute Expansion
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today marked the “topping out” of a five-floor, $13 million addition to the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute that will provide more space for patient care, education and research.
- UAMS’ Hakkak Named Distinguished Graduate of UA
MAY 19, 2005 | A nutritionist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was recently named a distinguished graduate of the animal science program in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
- UAMS’ Hakkak Named Distinguished Graduate of UA
MAY 19, 2005 | A nutritionist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was recently named a distinguished graduate of the animal science program in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
- UAMS’ Hakkak Named Distinguished Graduate of UA
MAY 19, 2005 | A nutritionist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was recently named a distinguished graduate of the animal science program in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
- UAMS’ Hakkak Named Distinguished Graduate of UA
MAY 19, 2005 | A nutritionist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was recently named a distinguished graduate of the animal science program in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
- UAMS’ Hakkak Named Distinguished Graduate of UA
MAY 19, 2005 | A nutritionist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was recently named a distinguished graduate of the animal science program in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
- UAMS Hosts Nigerian Delegation for Health Care Discussion
JUNE 8, 2005 | A group of medical professionals and legislators from the African nation of Nigeria visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May to learn about health care education in the United States as well as diversity practices to improve the quality of care.
- UAMS Hosts Nigerian Delegation for Health Care Discussion
JUNE 8, 2005 | A group of medical professionals and legislators from the African nation of Nigeria visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May to learn about health care education in the United States as well as diversity practices to improve the quality of care.
- UAMS Hosts Nigerian Delegation for Health Care Discussion
JUNE 8, 2005 | A group of medical professionals and legislators from the African nation of Nigeria visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May to learn about health care education in the United States as well as diversity practices to improve the quality of care.
- UAMS Hosts Nigerian Delegation for Health Care Discussion
JUNE 8, 2005 | A group of medical professionals and legislators from the African nation of Nigeria visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May to learn about health care education in the United States as well as diversity practices to improve the quality of care.
- UAMS Cytotechnology Program Produces Cellular Puzzle Solvers
JULY 5, 2005 | Perched over her microscope, cytotechnologist Jennifer Odle works to identify cancerous or potentially cancerous cells lurking amid healthy cells on a slide in the cytopathology lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Cytotechnology Program Produces Cellular Puzzle Solvers
JULY 5, 2005 | Perched over her microscope, cytotechnologist Jennifer Odle works to identify cancerous or potentially cancerous cells lurking amid healthy cells on a slide in the cytopathology lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Cytotechnology Program Produces Cellular Puzzle Solvers
JULY 5, 2005 | Perched over her microscope, cytotechnologist Jennifer Odle works to identify cancerous or potentially cancerous cells lurking amid healthy cells on a slide in the cytopathology lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Cytotechnology Program Produces Cellular Puzzle Solvers
JULY 5, 2005 | Perched over her microscope, cytotechnologist Jennifer Odle works to identify cancerous or potentially cancerous cells lurking amid healthy cells on a slide in the cytopathology lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- Construction Starts on $14 Million UAMS Residence Hall
LITTLE ROCK – Work has started at the site of the new $14 million residence hall at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- Construction Starts on $14 Million UAMS Residence Hall
LITTLE ROCK – Work has started at the site of the new $14 million residence hall at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Names Program Director for Ophthalmic Medical Technology
LITTLE ROCK – Suzanne Hansen of Conway has been named program director of the ophthalmic medical technology program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Names Program Director for Ophthalmic Medical Technology
LITTLE ROCK – Suzanne Hansen of Conway has been named program director of the ophthalmic medical technology program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS to Host Emergency Preparedness Conference Aug. 27
LITTLE ROCK – The second Emergency Preparedness Conference for Allied Health Professionals will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 in the Fred W. Smith Conference Center of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute at UAMS.
- UAMS to Host Emergency Preparedness Conference Aug. 27
LITTLE ROCK – The second Emergency Preparedness Conference for Allied Health Professionals will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 in the Fred W. Smith Conference Center of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute at UAMS.
- UAMS, Arkansas Army National Guard Join Forces To Improve Emergency Medical Training
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Army National Guard combat medics will be able to help meet the high demand for emergency care workers, whether for response to a medical emergency, a natural disaster or in support of a military deployment because of a new partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS, Arkansas Army National Guard Join Forces To Improve Emergency Medical Training
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Army National Guard combat medics will be able to help meet the high demand for emergency care workers, whether for response to a medical emergency, a natural disaster or in support of a military deployment because of a new partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS College of Health Related Professions Sets Enrollment Record
OCT. 3, 2005 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) reached a record enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, with 601 students in its 17 allied health programs.
- UAMS College of Health Related Professions Sets Enrollment Record
OCT. 3, 2005 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) reached a record enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, with 601 students in its 17 allied health programs.
- UAMS College of Health Related Professions Sets Enrollment Record
OCT. 3, 2005 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) reached a record enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, with 601 students in its 17 allied health programs.
- New Hand-carried Sonography Equipment Boosts UAMS Distance Learning
LITTLE ROCK – New hand-carried sonography machines donated to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that are one-tenth the size of their refrigerator-sized predecessors provide greater capabilities and allow instructors at UAMS to better teach students.
- New Hand-carried Sonography Equipment Boosts UAMS Distance Learning
LITTLE ROCK – New hand-carried sonography machines donated to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that are one-tenth the size of their refrigerator-sized predecessors provide greater capabilities and allow instructors at UAMS to better teach students.
- Jason's Deli to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to the College of Nursing Student Nurses
Jason's Deli to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to the College of Nursing Student Nurses
- Jason's Deli to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to the College of Nursing Student Nurses
Jason's Deli to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to the College of Nursing Student Nurses
- Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale
Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale
- Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale
Cancer Institute Gift Shop to Hold 20 Percent Off Sale
- SAP and ESS Portal Upgrade
SAP and ESS Portal Upgrade
- Overcoming Adversity All Worth It, Says UAMS Researcher
Nov. 9, 2009 | A summer research internship hooked Lee Ann MacMillan-Crow, Ph.D., on science. Even almost failing a neuroscience course her first semester of graduate school did not deter her.
- College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale
College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale
- College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale
College of Nursing Faculty, Students Host Bake Sale
- Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List
Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List
- Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List
Additional Employee and Student Parking -- No Waiting List
- Collier Drug Stores donates $50,000 to UAMS-Northwest
Nov. 12, 2009 | A fourth-generation family drug store chain with roots in Fayetteville has donated $50,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – Northwest.
- Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000
Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000
- Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000
Have Your Baby at UAMS and Save up to $1,000
- Documentum (ApplicationXtender Desktop and Application Web Access) Upgrade
Documentum (ApplicationXtender Desktop and Application Web Access) Upgrade
- Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19
Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19
- Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19
Visiting Professor to Give Lecture on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Nov. 19
- November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’
November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’
- November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’
November 24, Science Café – ‘Obesity: Young & Old’
- Sunrise Downtime
Sunrise Downtime
- UAMS Grad Becomes First Clinical Pharmacy Resident at WRMC
Erin Beth Davis Hays returned to Batesville and White River Medical Center to become the first clinical pharmacy resident at the hospital. The residency program, only the fifth in Arkansas, is a joint effort between WRMC, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy and the North Central Arkansas Area Health Education Center.
- Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary
Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary
- Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary
Annual Tree Lights Program Benefits UAMS Auxiliary
- UAMS Chat System Server Upgrade
UAMS Chat System Server Upgrade
- Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season
Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season
- Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season
Honor a Loved One with a Miracle Star at the Cancer Institute this Holiday Season
- UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge
UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge
- UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge
UAMS Bookstore Offers No Waiting for Specialty Coffees and Homemade Fudge
- Continuing Medical Education Newsletter
Continuing Medical Education Newsletter
- Continuing Medical Education Newsletter
Continuing Medical Education Newsletter
- Logician EMR to Undergo Emergency Maintenance
Logician EMR to Undergo Emergency Maintenance
- Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced
Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced
- Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced
Educational Technology Excellence Award Announced
- Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner
Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner
- Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner
Local Church Invites UAMS Employees, Students to Thanksgiving Dinner
- Campus Wireless Network Downtime
Campus Wireless Network Downtime
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Planned Master of Imaging Sciences Program One of Handful in U.S.
MARCH 11, 2005 | The College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has reorganized three of its departments with five programs into a single Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences, paving the way for more collaboration by students and faculty in the similar programs.
Effective March 1, the departments of Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Technology were consolidated under one banner with the Divisions of Radiologic Imaging Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences and Medical Dosimetry. The move to one department brings together complementary programs working with closely related technology that uses radiation or sound waves for imaging, diagnosis or treatment.
“The reorganization is intended to serve best the needs of our faculty and students through a department that encompasses all of the imaging and radiation sciences and promotes more collaboration,” said CHRP Dean Ronald H. Winters, Ph.D.
Rebecca Ludwig, Ph.D., interim chairman of the new department, said the transition is seamless from a student and faculty perspective, with no changes in curriculum or coursework in the individual programs.
“This reorganization will foster more interdisciplinary collaboration and interaction,” Ludwig said. “The programs are not like comparing apples and oranges, they are more like different types of apples. We have more in common than we have differences.”
Radiologic technologists perform a variety of radiographic (x-ray) procedures while maintaining good patient care and observing radiation safety guidelines.
Sonographers use high frequency sound waves to produce cross-sectional images of internal organs and structures.
Medical dosimetrists work with the radiation oncologist and the medical physicist on the oncology team to develop a plan that will administer the correct dose of radiation to each cancer patient for his/her radiation treatment. Radiation therapists perform or assist in all aspects of radiation therapy of cancer patients, including treatment delivery and documentation.
Nuclear medicine technologists prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate radiation detection equipment that measures the quantity or distribution of the radiopharmaceutical in the patient, and perform any calculations or computer analyses needed to complete the patient’s examination.
The first change accompanying the reorganization is the administrative shift from separate departments to the one department with five divisions. The former department chairmen become division directors. Other changes will occur over time, Ludwig said, as we find ways to streamline and improve operations within the department.
She noted that while this form of reorganization is new to CHRP, there are models for the change in the UAMS College of Medicine, where the departments of internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology and surgery each have multiple divisions.
Plans also are moving forward to add a new Master of Imaging Sciences degree program with its first track for radiologist assistants. This graduate degree program, which will be phased in by fall 2006, will cover advanced techniques and practices for radiologic technologists.
As part of a funded research project, Ludwig surveyed radiologic technologists across the country to identify advanced skills they were using.
“I found many instances where experienced technologists were being called on to assume additional responsibilities for which they had not had formal education or training,” Ludwig said. “Those advanced practices were identified and developed to form the basis of the radiologist assistant program. UAMS will be the first to offer a master’s level program for radiologist assistants west of the Mississippi River.”
Among the responsibilities the RTs mentioned in the survey that helped form the basis for the radiologist assistant model are: performing limited physical examinations for imaging procedures; teaching self-examination techniques and providing patient education; documenting compliance for reimbursement or accreditation; initial observation of images for expedited interpretation by the radiologist; and providing orientation or procedure instruction for newly-hired RTs.
Ludwig said similar programs may be created in the other imaging sciences as advanced skills are identified.
Links on This Page College of Health Related Professions: http://www.uams.edu/chrp/default.asp
Diagnostic Medical Sonography: http://www.uams.edu/chrp/DMS/default.asp
Medical Dosimetry: http://www.uams.edu/chrp/dosimetry/default.asp |