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UAMS Welcomes New Family Medicine Physician and Residency Director

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Sawyer Sparks, D.O., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will see patients at the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Jonesboro. He will also serve as an assistant professor in the UAMS Northeast Regional Campus' Family Medicine Residency program. Sparks brings a unique perspective, a strong foundation in osteopathic principles, and a deep commitment to compassionate, community-focused care to his new role.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sawyer Sparks, D.O., has joined UAMS Family Medical Center in Jonesboro as a family medicine physician and will also serve as an assistant professor in the UAMS Northeast Regional Campus' Family Medicine Residency program.
  • Sparks earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at UAMS Northeast Regional Campus.
  • He was recognized with the Best Resident Award for Family Medicine from the Arkansas Medical Society and the Outstanding Resident/Fellow award from the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine during his residency.
  • Sparks is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a strong foundation in osteopathic principles and osteopathic manipulative medicine.
  • He is accepting new patients at the UAMS Northeast Family Medical Center in Jonesboro and can be scheduled for appointments by calling (870) 972-0063.

Statistics:

  • UAMS has 3,485 students, 915 medical residents and fellows, and seven dental residents.
  • UAMS is the state's largest public employer with more than 11,000 employees, including 1,200 physicians who provide care to patients at UAMS, its regional campuses, Arkansas Children's, the VA Medical Center, and Baptist Health.
  • UAMS has eight institutes, including the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, and the Institute for Community Health Innovation.

Sources:

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, "Sawyer Sparks, D.O., Joins UAMS and UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Jonesboro", Aug. 20
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, "UAMS at a Glance", 2017
  • Arkansas Medical Society, "Best Resident Award for Family Medicine", 2019
  • UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, "Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award", 2019
  • UAMS, "Institutes at UAMS", 2022

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