Governance of AHEC South Arkansas

AHEC South Arkansas is comprised of approximately 60+ faculty and staff members who give the energy for AHEC South Arkansas to reach its vision and mission. To give broad-based input into decision-making, the following teams have been identified: the Clinic Administration Team, the Information Technology Team, the Continuing Education Institute, and the Research and Scholarly Activities Committee. In addition, there is a Leadership Team with representation from the Residency Program, Business Office, Professional and Continuing Education, Medical Library and Information Technology.

Externally, AHEC South Arkansas is fortunate to have a Community Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Community Advisory Committee is to provide pertinent information to leadership of AHEC South Arkansas. In addition, the Community Advisory Committee is a strong voice to the community as they represent AHEC South Arkansas. Membership consists of the following:

AHEC South Arkansas
Community Advisory Committee

Members and Term Expirations

2008
Elaine Deming
Ed. Henley, Ph.D. - Chair (2008)
Luther Lewis

2009
Terry Amstutz
Bonnie Horton
Jodie Mahony
Courtney Sheppard
Robert Nunnally, M.D.

 2010
Corbet Lamkin, Ph.D.
Bob Risor, Alternate - State Advisory (2008)
Don Wales

2011
Peter J. Carroll, M.D.
Stephen King, M.D.
Allan S. Pirnique, M.D.
Russ Sword - Vice-Chair (2008)