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Distinguished Faculty

This status is not routinely awarded, but represents an honor for a career characterized by faculty exemplifying the highest academic abilities and devotion to the advancement of the UAMS.

Below is a list of the required documents necessary to submit a distinguished faculty appointment request in the JFR database.

Academic RankRequired Documents
Distinguished Professor· Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
· Department Chair Letter
· Three letters of recommendation
(external letters)
Contact Katie Poe at khpoe@uams.edu for questions.
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