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Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Committees

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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Health Career U Summer Programs Enrollment

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SEED Program Enrollment is now closed

SEED Registration is now closed

SEED Enrollmentis now closed

Pathways Academy Summer Programs Enrollment

JrSTEM, SrSTEM, RAMP-UP, ATHLETE STEM

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My SEED Story Book

We have had the SEED Program here at UAMS since 2017. Some of our past participants are sharing their SEED experiences. Click the button below to read their stories…

My Seed Book

Our Mission

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

Brian Gittens, vice chancellor of the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, delivers his State of Diversity address.

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 Commemorates Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a week of events to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the law that prohibits discrimination in employment, transportation and many other areas of public life. The week culminated in a virtual seminar in which UAMS employees shared their experiences of living…

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Students who participated in this year’s Health Career University programs gather for the Summer Bash.

UAMS Celebrates Students in Health Career University Programs

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) hosted a July 27 celebration to honor students for their summer achievements in Health Career University programs. Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, kicked off the Health Career University Summer Bash by applauding the students…

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A. Winston

Winston Uses Career to Promote Public Health and Public Health Education

Amanda Winston, MPH, is adamant about promoting the value of public health and a public health education, to the students she mentors. Winston, who graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health in the spring of 2020, is the education coordinator for the UAMS HBCU Med…

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