University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a public four-year institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas, situated in a midsize city setting. UAMS is Arkansas's only comprehensive academic health sciences university, with an enrollment of 3,584 students (IPEDS 2023). The institution focuses exclusively on health professions education, research, and patient care across a range of clinical and allied health disciplines.

UAMS offers a focused set of health-related programs across multiple credential levels. Associate-level programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. At the bachelor's level, the university offers Nursing Science, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Physician Associate/Assistant. These programs prepare graduates for direct patient care, diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, health administration, and advanced clinical practice roles.

Little Rock is the capital and largest city of Arkansas, providing students access to major health care facilities and professional networks throughout the region. UAMS serves as a central hub for health sciences education and workforce development in Arkansas, drawing students from across the state and region.