By Tamara Robinson
The College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) paid tribute to outstanding faculty and staff at the college’s annual Dean’s Honor Day celebration on April 25.
Department of Psychiatry colleagues Andy James, Ph.D., (center), Melissa Zielinski, Ph.D., (left) and Michael Cucciare, Ph.D., were among more than 70 faculty members honored for upcoming promotions and/or tenure. All were featured in video tributes and received rounds of applause from college leaders and other attendees.Bryan Clifton
Capping the ceremony, the 2023 Distinguished Faculty Service Award was presented to David L. Davies, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Sciences who has served on the faculty for 38 years and continues to lead key educational initiatives for the college.
“Dr. Davies has long been recognized as an excellent educator, scholar and colleague, and he has earned many awards from colleagues and students for his work,” said G. Richard Smith, M.D., interim dean of the college and executive vice chancellor of UAMS. “But Dr. Davies has not rested on his laurels. He continues to provide transformative service and leadership in teaching, mentoring and administration.”