The impact of UAMS

Dr. Lowry Barnes is the chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He earned a medical degree with honors from UAMS College of Medicine and later completed his internship and residency there. Barnes returned to Arkansas in the late 1980s after advanced fellowship training at prestigious institutions. He became one of the world's leading knee and hip surgeons and published over 350 peer-reviewed articles. Barnes joined UAMS in 2014 as professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. He was named interim chancellor in July after Dr. Cam Patterson announced his departure. As interim chancellor, Barnes has pushed to improve medical education, care, and research in the state. The new UAMS Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, which Barnes conceptualized, has exceeded expectations with growing patient numbers. The $85 million facility covers 158,000 square feet and features 10 operating rooms and 24 private rooms for overnight observations.