University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Fellowship · Little Rock, AR

Sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

Katherine Tang, MD, MS
Associate Program Director
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Fellowship Development & Complex Care, Hiking, spending time with family, & trying new restaurants
Rebecca Cantu, MD, MPH
Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Pediatric medicine physician, Associate Professor at UAMS Health - Family Medical Center in Springdale
health services outcomes research, faculty development, breastfeeding medicine, quality improvement
Brandon Payne, MD
Second Year Fellow Physician
Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellow, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Brittany McWatters, MD
Second Year Fellow Physician
Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellow, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Brittany Slagle, DO
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric medicine physician, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Quality Improvement, Sepsis, Pathways, Resident and Student Education, Spending time with my husband, 2 kids, and our dog. I love to hike, work out, eat good food, and travel., There are so many outdoor activities and it’s a city with a small-town feel!
Charalene Fisher, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Leadership Development, Trauma, Feedback, and Surgical-Medical co-management, Hobbies – art, yoga, traveling, and piano. Family – beloved husband and son.
Dustin Williford, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric medicine physician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Evidence based medicine and throughput, Traveling, Convenient airport to go on vacation and I got to give a shoutout for Willy D's, I love traveling, live music, and theatre.
Emily Barnes, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Associate Professor at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Bronchiolitis, BRUE, vaccines, I love spending time with family and friends. I love live music and theater. I love puzzles, games, movies, hiking, singing, and flower arranging.
Jacob Filipek, MD
Medical Student Clerkship Associate Director; Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Kate Childers, MD
First Year Fellow Physician
Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellow, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Kristyn Jeffries, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrician, Assistant Professor at UAMS Health - Family Medical Center in Springdale
hiking, traveling, reading, spending time with family and friends, All the outdoor activities! Hiking at Pinnacle Mountain, exploring the 52 state parks, running with the Little Rock Roadrunners Club.
Maxwell Taylor, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Emergency physician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Medical student & resident education, Traveling with my wife Mary, live music and theater, live trivia.
Melissa Wood-Katz, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Associate Professor at UAMS Health - Family Medical Center in Springdale
I have a husband and two kids. While driving my kids around is my biggest pastime, I love to cook, entertain, garden, and work out., I love the Little Rock skyline, yummy restaurants, river views and lots of outdoor activities.
Sara Sanders, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric medicine physician, Assistant Professor at UAMS Health - Family Medical Center in Springdale
research, hospital flow, process improvement
Steven McKee, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric medicine physician, Associate Professor at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Resident as Teacher, Ultrasound, Water sports, Roscoe – greyhound/golden mix, allegedly, quick access to hiking, biking, fishing, and water of all sorts.

Katherine Tang, MD, MS
Associate Program Director
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Fellowship Development & Complex Care, Hiking, spending time with family, & trying new restaurants
Rebecca Cantu, MD, MPH
Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Pediatric medicine physician, Associate Professor at UAMS Health - Family Medical Center in Springdale
health services outcomes research, faculty development, breastfeeding medicine, quality improvement
Brandon Payne, MD
Second Year Fellow Physician
Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellow, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Brittany McWatters, MD
Second Year Fellow Physician
Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellow, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Brittany Slagle, DO
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric medicine physician, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Quality Improvement, Sepsis, Pathways, Resident and Student Education, Spending time with my husband, 2 kids, and our dog. I love to hike, work out, eat good food, and travel., There are so many outdoor activities and it’s a city with a small-town feel!
Charalene Fisher, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Leadership Development, Trauma, Feedback, and Surgical-Medical co-management, Hobbies – art, yoga, traveling, and piano. Family – beloved husband and son.
Dustin Williford, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric medicine physician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Evidence based medicine and throughput, Traveling, Convenient airport to go on vacation and I got to give a shoutout for Willy D's, I love traveling, live music, and theatre.
Emily Barnes, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Associate Professor at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Bronchiolitis, BRUE, vaccines, I love spending time with family and friends. I love live music and theater. I love puzzles, games, movies, hiking, singing, and flower arranging.
Jacob Filipek, MD
Medical Student Clerkship Associate Director; Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Kate Childers, MD
First Year Fellow Physician
Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellow, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Kristyn Jeffries, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrician, Assistant Professor at UAMS Health - Family Medical Center in Springdale
hiking, traveling, reading, spending time with family and friends, All the outdoor activities! Hiking at Pinnacle Mountain, exploring the 52 state parks, running with the Little Rock Roadrunners Club.
Maxwell Taylor, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Emergency physician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Medical student & resident education, Traveling with my wife Mary, live music and theater, live trivia.
Melissa Wood-Katz, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric hospital medicine physician, Associate Professor at UAMS Health - Family Medical Center in Springdale
I have a husband and two kids. While driving my kids around is my biggest pastime, I love to cook, entertain, garden, and work out., I love the Little Rock skyline, yummy restaurants, river views and lots of outdoor activities.
Sara Sanders, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric medicine physician, Assistant Professor at UAMS Health - Family Medical Center in Springdale
research, hospital flow, process improvement
Steven McKee, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric medicine physician, Associate Professor at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Resident as Teacher, Ultrasound, Water sports, Roscoe – greyhound/golden mix, allegedly, quick access to hiking, biking, fishing, and water of all sorts.