Wendy L. Ward, Ph.D. Psychologist
Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-263-2644
Primary Care - 501-222-4596
Specialty Care
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Behavioral Health
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Wendy L. Ward
Clinical Biography
Wendy L. Ward, Ph.D., ABPP, FAPA, FNAP, is currently a professor with tenure in the College of Medicine and associate provost for faculty in Academic Affairs at UAMS. She received her doctoral degree in 1996, followed by a residency at Rush-St Luke’s-Presbyterian Medical Center in Chicago and a postdoctoral fellowship at UAMS. She oversees the Center for Faculty Excellence, which provides recruitment, onboarding, orientation, faculty development, mentoring, promotion/tenure review, retirement transitioning, and other supportive services across the faculty life cycle. She also oversees the Office of Continuing Education, which provides interprofessional continuing education credits for events throughout the state. She is a specialist in faculty affairs, faculty development, and integrated team-based care. Ward is an American Psychological Association Fellow and received the UAMS Chancellor’s Teaching Award in Teaching Excellence in Society and Health for her faculty development efforts. Her clinical practice is focused on coping with chronic illness/injury, adherence to medication protocols, and nonpharmacological pain management.
Clinical Focus
- Coping with Chronic Illness / Injury
- Pain Management
- Palliative Care
- Adherence to Medical Regimen
- Sleep Disorders Behavioral Treatment
- Health Behavior Changes for those with Obesity/Weight Management Concerns
Wendy L. Ward's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Pediatrics
- Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Specialty, Pediatric Psychology - Graduate School
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Clinical Psychology, APA accredited program - Internship
- Rush Presbyterian Medical Center
Department of Pediatric Psychology, APA accredited predoctoral internship in Child Clinical/Pediatric Psychology - Graduate School
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master of Clinical Psychology - Undergraduate Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Psychology, Highest Honors, completed in three years with concentrations in Sociology and Anthropology
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Child Clinical and Pediatric Psychology (ABCCAP), Specialty Certification from the American Board of Professional Psychology
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Wendy L. Ward
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Wendy L. Ward's Areas of Expertise
Behavioral Health
Behavioral health care at UAMS Health includes a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services.
Locations Where Wendy L. Ward Practices
Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-263-2644
Primary Care - 501-222-4596
Specialty Care
James L. Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-364-1830
New and Returning Patients