Hand Research Fellowship — Little Rock, AR

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Paid Research Fellow 13 days ago
· Aug 7, 2026

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Nationally Recognized. Rapidly Expanding, Academically Driven.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks an accomplished, dynamic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Reporting to the Dean of the UAMS College of Medicine, the Chair will lead a nationally recognized orthopaedics program, free standing orthopaedic and spine hospital, $11.3 million COBRE research program and a rigorous ACGME accredited residency.

The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with forward-looking leadership skills, including change management & adaptability, effective communication, mentorship& coaching, and business acumen.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

UAMS is designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the Top 10% of hospitals for Orthopedics, Spinal Fusion, and Hip Fracture.

As the leading provider of orthopaedic care in Arkansas, orthopaedics faculty care for adult and pediatric patients at The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) at UAMS, , Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital. Additional care is provided across 13 outpatient clinics in Little Rock, Conway, Pine Bluff, Springdale, Bentonville, and Fayetteville.

In addition to The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital on the UAMS campus, the Department of Orthopaedics will also be opening The UAMS Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Fayetteville, AR, in June of 2027. This facility will hold 6 operating rooms and 10 inpatient rooms as well as specialty outpatient clinics, Therapy and Sports Performance clinic and the ability to do WALANT procedures.

It will also host an advanced MRI suite. UAMS orthopaedic surgeons are the official orthopaedic and sports medicine providers to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics program.

The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) at UAMS

This freestanding four‑story, 158,000 square‑foot structure is dedicated entirely to orthopaedic surgery, comprehensive spine care, rehabilitation therapy, and pain management.

• 12 operating rooms and 24 inpatients rooms
• Specialty clinic with 19,000 + visits annually
• Ortho Now walk‑in clinic
• WALANT procedures
• Robotic Spine Program
• Advanced imaging suite
• Bioskills lab and dedicated educational spaces
• Faculty administrative offices, conference rooms
• 140 works of art by local and regional artists
• 6,740 operating room cases
• 6,761 outpatient therapy visits
• 6.233 pain clinic visits
• 5,659 pain procedures

• 85,000 square feet
• 6 operating rooms
• Specialty outpatient clinic space, including sports medicine
• Therapy and Sports Performance outpatient clinics
• WALANT procedures
• Advanced MRI suite
• Faculty administrative offices, conference rooms

Our highly competitive ACGME accredited five‑year residency program includes 25 residents and boasts a 100% Part 1 board pass rate over the last ten years, reflecting our strong commitment to educational excellence and trainee success. Residents benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that blends didactic learning with early and progressive clinical responsibility. The program emphasizes a flipped classroom model supported by weekly conferences, journal clubs, case presentations, hands‑on training in our simulation labs and a dedicated bioskills lab.

Clinical training is distinguished by high patient volume and broad…