About the Degree Program
The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Science program prepares students for careers in diagnostic imaging using radioactive materials. The curriculum combines online classroom instruction with in-person clinical training. Graduates will gain expertise in imaging techniques, patient care, and radiation safety, qualifying them to work in hospitals, clinics, and research facilities.
Learn MoreThe Nuclear Medicine Technology Profession
Nuclear medicine involves the use of radioactive tracers in studying a wide variety of normal and abnormal body functions and in treating certain diseases.
Learn MoreInformation Sessions
The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Science Program occasionally hosts information sessions meant to inform prospective students about the program requirements, the curriculum, or just to answer questions they may have.
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The program has many possible location sites, two of which are Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas, where UAMS has campuses. Explore both using these links!
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences News & Announcements
Spotlight on the Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences
The Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences offers bachelor of science programs in diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine imaging sciences and radiologic imaging sciences. In this issue’s column, their directors provide updates on recent developments and growth in their programs.
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Winners of College’s 2024 Staff Excellence Awards Named
In April, the College of Health Professions announced the recipients of the 2024 Staff Excellence Awards. Tammy Brooks, executive assistant in the Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs, was the recipient of the Excellence in Customer Service Award. CJ Carrell, college business administrator, was the recipient of the Excellence in Performance Award.
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UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…
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UAMS Graduates 1,096 Health Care Professionals
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today conferred degrees and certificates to 1,096 students in its five colleges and graduate school. Degrees and certificates were awarded to 157 students in the College of Medicine, 210 in the College of Nursing, 524 in the College of Health Professions, 76 in the…
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Accreditation
The nuclear medicine imaging science education program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), 820 W. Danforth Road, #B1, Edmond, Oklahoma 73003. Telephone: 405-285-0546. Email: mail@jrcnmt.org.
Accreditation Results
Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology website.
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 501-686-6848
Fax: 501-686-8770
Email: NMISProgram@UAMS.edu
Summer Khairi, Ph.D., MBA, Ed.S., CNMT, NMTCB(CT)
Program Director
Email: SAKhairi@UAMS.edu
Tammy Brooks
Executive Assistant I
Email: BrooksTammyL@UAMS.edu
Mailing Address
Division of Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences
Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 714
Little Rock, AR 72205