University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
TypePublic medical school
Established1879
Parent institution
University of Arkansas System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
ChancellorCam Patterson
ProvostStephanie Gardner
Administrative staff
11,098
Students3,021
Location,
U.S.

34°44′58″N 92°19′12″W / 34.74944°N 92.32000°W / 34.74944; -92.32000
CampusUrban
Websiteuams.edu

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a public medical school in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is part of the University of Arkansas System and consists of six colleges, seven institutes, several research centers, a statewide network of community education centers, and the UAMS Medical Center.