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We welcome 50 fellows to our first-ever Rare Disease Fellows Program! They will also be able to enjoy our pop-up store to bring home #endocrinology souvenirs. Many of these products will be sold at #ENDO2026, and in our online store: bit.ly/2PhQR98

This deeply resonates. As physicians, we’re often reminded—sometimes too late—that we are replaceable at work, but not in our families or our own lives. We need to build teams and cultures that recognize this, and intentionally pass that message on to our trainees & colleagues.

Congrats to one of our first year fellows, Dr. Hussaini, for presenting her poster at the annual 2026 Obesity Medicine Association Annual Conference 2026 in San Diego, California! We are so proud of her! 👏💫

Happy National Doctor’s Day @UAMSEndo

Happy Match Day! 🎉 Congrats to all who matched, especially our seniors at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences! 99% matched, with 19% (31 seniors) heading into Internal Medicine. So proud of your hard work and dedication. Your future in healthcare is bright!👏

Congratulations to everyone who matched today! 🎉 Years of hard work and perseverance have led to this moment. For those who didn’t match this cycle: this is not the end of your journey. Stay resilient, seek mentorship, and keep moving forward 💪🏻 #MatchDay @UAMSEndo

We’ve launched an account for the UAMS Endocrinology Fellowship! Follow @UAMSEndo for highlights from our #endocrinology fellows, #research, education, and life at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences @uamshealth

💜Celebrate International Women’s Day! We are sharing the journey of Bobbi Rath Smith, ATA's Executive Director & CEO from 2001–2020. ow.ly/22uv50Yqagz Join the ATA's #Women in #Thyroidology (WIT) Community: ow.ly/ObSA50Yqa0G #IWD2026 @thyroidjournal @Sage_Publishing

Best evidence yet that GLP-1 drugs reduce the risk of substance abuse, from >600,00 US Veterans across alcohol, nicotine, opioid, cocaine, cannabis @bmj_latest @zalaly @Miao_Cai_SLU bmj.com/content/392/bm…

We do not find GLP-1RA to be associated with progression of differentiated thyroid cancer doi.org/10.1210/clinem…

Another exciting year for #WomenInThyroidology @AmThyroidAssn @uamsendo Deadline for award nominations is 2/21/2026 🏆 thyroid.org/thyroid-associ…

These guideline meetings always remind me how powerful rigorous, respectful debate can be in shaping better patient care. #EndocrineSociety Clinical Practice Guidelines @UAMSEndo @VHALITPAO

Congratulations to our Program Director, Dr. Maraka, on her recent publication in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism! 🥳Click the link in our bio to read more! #UAMS #uamsendocrinology

Thrilled to receive a grant to study #levothyroxine overuse, the 3rd most prescribed medication in the US. Many prescriptions are unnecessary. Grateful for the support to tackle this important issue! @VAResearch @AmThyroidAssn @TheEndoSociety @TheAACE @vahsrd

Honoured to receive an Alumni Award from @MayoClinic the paragon of clinical medicine. Grateful to my mentors, colleagues & patients who inspire me to keep pushing the boundaries of medicine & technology from bedside to bench to boardroom 🩺 💻 🏆

RT @KArnaoutakis: When Science Meets Home: Aligning Personal and Professional Life: Superheroes offer lesson in science, altruism and unn…

#Research can be so much fun! Proud to have been part of this project @uamshealth along with @Physicianeer and @NaykkySinghO #UAMSEndocrinology

Researchers have finally answered one of pop culture’s most enduring questions: do all superheroes wear capes? 💥 A new study by researchers from University of Galway, University of Florida, and University of Arkansas reveals that altruism, not accessories, defines a true superhero. 🦸‍♀️ After analysing 97 characters from the top 25 highest-grossing superhero films, the study found that 98% of heroes share one trait: a mission to help others. From Superman to frontline healthcare workers, it’s the commitment to the greater good that makes someone a hero, not their costume. 🧠 The study, published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science, also explores the impact of the “healthcare hero” narrative during COVID-19, including the risk of burnout. 💬 “Capes may look dramatic, but it’s altruism that truly defines a superhero.” – Dr Derek O’Keeffe, University of Galway. Read the full study at the following link ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100… 📸 Credit : Aengus McMahon #Altruism #HealthcareHeroes #UniversityOfGalway #MedicalResearch #IrishResearch

Excited to share with you the results of "Discontinuation of #levothyroxine therapy in patients with subclinical #hypothyroidism: a pilot randomized clinical trial" @vahsrd. Link to full article: rdcu.be/eyBOJ

Free webinar for ATA members sponsored by #WomenInThyroidology @AmThyroidAssn on 7/24, 11am-12pm EST. The topic is “Redefining influence as a woman in medicine” led by coach Christy Foldenauer. Registration link thyroid.org/professionals/…