Fifth Annual Surgery Research Symposium

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT, Little Rock, AR

The Surgery Research Symposium is intended to highlight current research and provide new information to improve patient care. Sponsored by the College of Medicine Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Research, this event offers a chance to meet researchers and discuss their work. All research and clinical faculty members, postdocs, students, and research staff are encouraged to attend.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1. Recognize gaps in transplant surgery and preventing organ rejection knowledge and skills.
2. 2. Transfer the knowledge gained into practice.
3. 3. Question existing methods and seek to answer how to close gaps in surgery transplant team communication, knowledge, and skills.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.