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Regional Campuses: UAMS Rural Health Hub

College and Undergraduate

Regional Campuses Programs for College and Undergraduate Students

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Adventure in Medicine

An interprofessional event for Southern Arkansas University pre-health students to learn how to triage patients and develop hands-on skills.

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Advising (includes MCAT Help)

Students interested in medical school may consult with advisors on applying to medical school, requirements, writing a personal statement or other questions.

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Undergraduate Pre-Health Conference

Regional Campuses and each of the colleges at UAMS in Little Rock host students from around the state each year for the Undergraduate Pre-Health Conference.

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Mock Interviews

Mock interviews help students articulate their thoughts and ideas before medical or professional school interviews begin.

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Presentations

Presentations on applying to medical/professional schools and interviews are available on campus upon request.

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UAMS Days

This program introduces a variety of educational opportunities and career paths available at UAMS.

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Volunteering/Shadowing

Students get first-hand medical experience and information about the many careers in medicine through volunteering.

Regional Campuses Education Coordinators

Contact your local education coordinator for more information on the above health careers programs in your region. Activities and speakers vary by program.

Regional Campuses Education Coordinators

UAMS Graduate School – Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The UAMS graduate school offers a Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) for undergraduate students from different backgrounds and locations in the United States. The nine-week summer program gives students experience in cardiovascular, pulmonary, or hematologic research.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

UAMS College of Health Professions – Medical Laboratory Sciences Extended Internship Program

The extended internship program is a flexible route to a Bachelor of Science degree in medical laboratory sciences, with both three-semester and five-semester tracks available. This program is designed for students who can’t move to Little Rock, especially those living in rural or underserved parts of Arkansas. By training students locally, hospitals can transition interns directly into full-time employees who are familiar with the facility’s culture and systems. The program blends online coursework with extended clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities where students gain high-level diagnostic skills while staying connected to their local community.

Extended Internship Program

UAMS College of Health Professions – Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Distance Education Program

The Division of Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences in the Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences offers an online Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear medicine imaging sciences. This allows students from rural and underserved areas of Arkansas to complete the degree in their communities.

Nuclear Medicine Distance Education

Arkansas Delta Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)

Arkansas Delta Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) helps those from disadvantaged backgrounds in the rural Delta region to enter the healthcare workforce. Programs include diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic imaging sciences, respiratory care, medical laboratory sciences, and physician assistant studies. The program is possible through a federally funded grant through the UAMS Division of Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships.

Health Career Opportunities Program

USDA ATTRACT – Delta Health Care Services Grant

The Delta Health Care Services Grant educates students, community members and health care providers on telehealth and remote patient monitoring. Training centers at Jefferson Regional School of Nursing and Arkansas Rural Health Partnership offer on-site demonstrations, and other opportunities include summer internships, dementia wandering kits and dementia virtual reality training for first responders, and a traumatic brain injury learning journey.

USDA ATTRACT News Story

Schmieding Home Caregiver Training

This course trains people seeking careers as home care assistants and private caregivers for those living with dementia. This initiative addresses the 17% projected growth demand for caregivers in Arkansas, preparing students to support older adults in their own homes and local healthcare settings.

Become a Caregiver