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Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Mission

DDEI Mission The mission of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to intentionally advance and leverage diversity, equity and inclusion to drive UAMS’ mission and the 2029 Strategic Plan to improve the health,

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News & Announcements

UAMS Accepting Applications for Pathways Academy for K-12 Students

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications from K-12 students for the Pathways Academy program.

COVID-19’s Impact on Asian-Americans Significant but Not Well-Documented, Associate Dean Says

There is a tendency when discussing the impact of COVID-19 in America to treat all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders as a monolith, Sara Tariq, M.D., associate dean of student affairs in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, told a crowd of mostly students on Nov. 18. “Painting us with…

UAMS Reaches High School Students With Virtual Event

Students from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) met virtually with high school students from across Arkansas to share the various opportunities and careers in health care.

UAMS Holds First Proud to Serve All Event

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted its first Proud to Serve All event, sponsored by the Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion along with the LGBTQ+ Subcommittee.

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