Dr. Diorella Lopez-Gonzalez serves as the lead faculty and site director for the PGY-1 year at UAMS in Little Rock. She joined the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine in 2023 as an Assistant Professor, bringing a strong commitment to medical education and community health. Originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico, she earned her medical degree from […]

Dr. Jacquelene Childs is a board-certified family medicine physician with a deep passion for providing comprehensive care to families. Her approach emphasizes holistic well-being and the strengthening of family units. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Childs earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan–Dearborn in 2003, followed by an M.S. in Applied Physiology from […]

Dr. Martha Garrett-Shaver provides comprehensive family care across all stages of life. Her expertise spans obstetrics and women’s health, acute and chronic illness management, and disease diagnosis and treatment. She emphasizes preventive healthcare through routine checkups, screenings, health risk assessments, and personalized education to empower patients in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Garrett-Shaver earned her […]

Dr. Donya Watson joined UAMS in 2022 as an Associate Professor and Program Director for the UAMS Regional Centers El Dorado Family Medicine Rural Track Residency Program, where she plays a pivotal role in training future physicians to serve rural and underserved communities. In addition to her UAMS leadership roles, Dr. Watson is a partner […]