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Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Disability, Engagement, Faculty, GME, LGBTQ+, Staff, Student, Veteran, Women’s Faculty.

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Student Groups

Student Nat. Pharmaceutical Ass. Student Nat. Medical Ass. League of United Latin American Citizens, Rainbow Health Alliance, Latino Medical School Ass.

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Pathways Academy

Virtual Academy of Pre-Health Scholars: (9th – 12th Grade) Virtual Junior STEM Academy (K – 5th Grade) Virtual Pre-Health Scholars Program (Undergraduate Freshman and Sophomores

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Health Career U

HBCU Med Track, Pre-Health Scholars Program (Undergraduate Freshman and Sophomores), Pre-Medical Summer Scholars (Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors), Summer Research Internship

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2023 Summer Programs Enrollment Is Now Open

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Pathways Academy Summer Programs Enrollment

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The mission of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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, health care and wellbeing of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation and world.

News and Announcements

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UAMS Accepting Applications from K-12 Students for Pathways Academy Summer Programs in Eight Cities

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is accepting applications for its Pathways Academy program for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.   Pathways Academy is an educational and community engagement program that focuses on preparing K-12 students for opportunities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and…

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UAMS’ Health Career University Accepting Applications for Programs in Little Rock, Pine Bluff

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for Health Career University, a program for students interested in pursuing careers in health care or research. Health Career University provides high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented minority groups with exposure to health…

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Nicholas Pettus, manager of diverse student recruitment in the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks during the Bridge Builders mentorship event.

UAMS Panel Discusses Value of Mentorship for Underrepresented Minorities

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) hosted a virtual panel discussion that focused on the importance of mentorship for staff members from underrepresented minority groups. Sharanda Williams, assistant dean for student affairs and diversity in the UAMS College of Medicine, said mentors serve as guides to…

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David Williams, assistant registrar for veterans' services, describes his experiences from 13 years of service in the Marine Corps.

UAMS Hosts Panel Discussion on Experiences in Military Service

Four UAMS employees who served in the military or have close ties to service members shared their experiences during a virtual event hosted by the Veterans Subcommittee of the Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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