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What do we do at UAMS Pediatrics?

Teach
Heal
Research
Serve

Teach.

We are educators who offer specialized pediatric training and continuing educating for outstanding students, residents, fellows and physicians committed to high ethical and professional standards, and lifelong learning.

Heal.

From early diagnosis through treatment, our team of physicians and nurses brings expertise in pediatric medicine to cure illness, prevent disease and improve the health of children everywhere.

Research.

We are forward-thinking researchers dedicated to enhancing and restoring the health and development of children in Arkansas and around the world.

Serve.

We are physicians dedicated to providing the best possible health care to our patients, sensitivity to the needs of parents and families, and utmost respect for referring physicians.

Welcome to UAMS Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences provides exceptional children’s patient care, education and research. Our mission is to spread and promote medical knowledge appropriate to the future of the field of pediatrics through a balanced emphasis on education, research, and health care. Through our partnership with Arkansas Children's Hospital, our services include pediatric training, clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disorders, and cutting-edge research on techniques to enhance a child’s home and medical environment.

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Arkansas Children's Hospital News

Pediatrics News

Jon Bates, MD, Retiring After 20 Years of Service

Tom Baxter, chairman of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Board of Directors, is joined by Dr. Jonathan R. Bates, president and CEO of ACH, to discuss Bates’ retirement after nearly 20 years of unwavering service to the region’s children.

Marcella Doderer Named President & CEO, Arkansas Children's Hospital

After an extensive national search, Marcella (Marcy) L. Doderer, FACHE, of San Antonio, Texas, has been named president and chief executive officer for Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH). Doderer will take the helm of ACH effective July 15, 2013, following the June 30 retirement of ACH President & CEO Dr. Jonathan Bates. The announcement was made today by ACH Board of Directors Chairman Tom Baxter.