History of Medicine Archive
The First Move and Second Location of the Medical School
Out of the four previous locations of the medical school, the site at Second and Sherman streets from 1890-1912, is the least known and discussed.
Dr. Tom M. Pinson
On October 7, 1879, the first class of the newly-established Arkansas Industrial University Department of Medicine opened in Little Rock. One hundred forty-five years ago this year, Arkansans had the first opportunity to attend an in-state medical school.
Dr. Samuel L. Kountz
Of the hundreds of prominent graduates of the UAMS College of Medicine in its nearly 150-year history, Dr. Samuel Lee Kountz stands out for his work as a pioneering kidney transplantation surgeon. Born in the Mississippi Delta, Kountz grew up during the Jim Crow era of segregation. Despite this, Kountz became one of the world’s most respected physicians before his untimely illness and death.
Edith Irby Jones, M.D., – Understanding the Past and Shaping the Future
This column will focus on people, organizations, and events that have influenced and shaped the UAMS institution over the years. The goal of the History of Medicine column is to share the rich history of UAMS so that we have a deeper appreciation of our past.