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College of Health Professions Dean’s Society

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Support the education of the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more about membership courtesies at the link below.

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About the CHP Dean’s Society

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences seal for the College of Health Professions, showing a circular emblem with the university name, a central shield labeled “Health Professions,” the motto “To Teach, To Serve, To Search,” and the year 1971.

Through your membership in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Society, you play an integral role in advancing the college’s mission to educate future health professionals, serve patients, and improve health outcomes across Arkansas.

The Dean’s Society is open to alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who understand the transformative power of unrestricted support. These gifts provide the dean with flexible funding to address the college’s greatest needs: supporting innovative educational initiatives, student success programs, community outreach efforts, and emerging priorities.

Your generosity strengthens programs that prepare highly skilled professionals in fields such as physical therapy, dental hygiene, medical laboratory sciences, and physician assistant studies. Together, we are building a stronger health workforce for Arkansas.

Meet the Dean

Dean Susan Long, UAMS College of Health Professions

Susan Long, Ed.D.
Dean and Professor
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Your Support Makes Possible

  • Integrating virtual reality laboratory activities into Medical Laboratory Science curriculum
  • Visuospatial abilities and success in Physical Therapy programs
  • Quality laboratory results at community health fairs
  • A longitudinal study of student stress in Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant students
  • An interprofessional fluoride varnish and Silver Diamine Fluoride Program

Current Members

In alphabetical order by last name.

  • Deziree Arnett
  • Samuel Atcherson
  • CJ and Wendell Carrell
  • Phyllis Fields
  • Craig H. Gilliam
  • Reza Hakkak
  • Linda Haubenstein
  • Madison Howe
  • Nathan and Kellie Johnson
  • Soheila Korourian
  • Susan and Darrell Long
  • Tina Maddox
  • Sarah Nunnelly
  • Caitlin Price
  • Cherika and Scott Robertson
  • Layla Simmons
  • Ms. Jessica Stahulak
  • Rob Tolleson
  • Thao Vu
  • Edward Williams

Updated 2025.