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Opportunity Criteria
Dermatology Faculty
- Predominantly outpatient clinical care of patients with a variety of dermatologic conditions with personal interest and expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- General medical dermatology
- In-patient dermatology
- Pediatric dermatology (in association with our affiliated Arkansas Children’s Hospital)
- Surgical dermatology/ Mohs surgery
- Clinical education for resident physicians, medical students, and other learners
- Inpatient consult and call coverage (shared with other faculty members)
- Participation in advancement of the educational and scholarly missions of the college through student/ resident mentorship of research and scholarship
- Support of, and contribution to a work environment that embraces the UAMS Core Values: integrity, respect, diversity and health equity, teamwork, creativity, excellence, and safety.
- Opportunities for leadership within the department based on interest and experience
- Opportunities and sponsorship for regional and national dermatologic society service
- Opportunities for joint appointments to serve veterans at our nearby Veterans Administration Hospital
Candidate Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following professional qualifications:
- M.D. or equivalent.
- License to practice medicine or eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- Candidate must be Dermatology board eligible or board certified. Candidates for sub-specialty Dermatology (Pediatric, Mohs microsurgery) should be board eligible or certified in the sub-specialty.
- UAMS recently rated 7th in Nation on Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity List and top 30% of Employers for Women
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
To learn more about UAMS and the Department of Dermatology visit: https://medicine.uams.edu/dermatology/about-us/
Interested applicants should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their academic interests to carla@uams.edu and scshalin@uams.edu.
About UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was founded in 1879 by eight physicians. Today UAMS is the state’s only academic health center, part of a statewide network of postsecondary education institutions of the University of Arkansas System governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees.
UAMS Mission Statement
The mission of UAMS is to improve the health, health care and well-being of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation and the world by:
- Educating current and future health professionals and the public
- Providing high-quality, innovative, patient- and family-centered health care and specialty expertise not routinely available in community settings
- Advancing knowledge in areas of human health and disease and translating and accelerating discoveries into health improvements
Little Rock, AR
Little Rock is located in a beautiful part of the country. There are many state parks that are well maintained and offer ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Little Rock, with a population of nearly half a million, has ranked #1 in “America’s 10 Great Places to Live” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine in 2013 and one of America’s “Five Secret Foodie Cities” by Forbes Travel Guide in 2014. Little Rock thrives in “New South” culture, offering a booming nightlife, entertainment, and dining scenes. The city is also home to 15 miles of scenic riverfront walking and cycling trails, along with one of the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridges in America. One highlight is that golf can be played 12 months a year. Arkansas is famous for its green timber duck hunting, bass fishing and even trout fishing on the world famous White River tail water. The Buffalo River, a pristine floatable 120-mile long protected national park is two hours from downtown Little Rock. Travel is relatively easy due to the close proximity of the Little Rock National Airport and a number of interstate highways. Memphis is 140 miles east, St. Louis is 360 miles north, Dallas is 325 miles southwest and New Orleans is 420 miles south. Moreover, the Little Rock School District has approximately 25,000 students, who are educated in 50 schools throughout the system, and is also the home of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Facility & Address
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 4301 West Markham Little Rock AR 72205
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Carla Alexander Physician & Provider Placement Manager
- Phone:501-686-7934
- Email:Click to email
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