The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is part of the University of Arkansas System which includes:
- Five universities
- Five community colleges
- An academic health center
- Two schools of law
- A presidential school of public service
- A math and science high school
- Divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice
The University of Arkansas System is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each trustee is appointed by the governor to a 10 year term.
The Board has delegated administrative authority for the University's operations to the System President, B. Alan Sugg, Ph.D. Each Chancellor is responsible for the programs and activities of the respective campus.
The Chancellor for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is Dan Rahn, M.D. 