University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is improving the health and health care of Arkansans. UAMS, with its intersection of education, research and clinical programs, brings a unique capacity to lead health care improvement in Arkansas. Among its assets for leadership are its status as the only academic health center in the state, its statewide network of centers for public education and clinical outreach, its emphasis on population health, and its leadership in health informatics an.