Yasthil Jaganath

Dr. Yasthil Jaganath is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), affiliated with the College of Medicine and the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. He practices in Little Rock, Helena, and the House Calls Program. Dr. Jaganath completed his residency at UAMS, serving as Chief Resident, and holds licensure in Arkansas and South Africa. His professional credentials include an MPH in Humanitarian Health (Johns Hopkins School of Public Health) and a Certificate in Gerontology. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in HIV and Tuberculosis at the UNAIDS Center in South Africa.

• Education:
  • M.D. (residency program at UAMS)
  • M.P.H. in Humanitarian Health (Johns Hopkins)
  • Certificate in Gerontology (Johns Hopkins)
  • Post-doctoral fellowship in HIV/TB (UNAIDS Center)

His research interests focus on infectious diseases (HIV/TB), gerontology, and preventive medicine, with a commitment to humanitarian health and personalized patient care. Dr. Jaganath has received prestigious awards for professionalism and teaching excellence, including the STAR Professionalism Award and the STFM Resident Teacher Award.

• Awards:
  • STAR Professionalism Award
  • STFM Resident Teacher Award

While no formal advising or grant details are specified, his clinical and research activities emphasize global health and vulnerable populations, particularly in pediatric settings in his native South Africa. He maintains a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration in medical education and community health initiatives.