Angela L. Scott

Angela L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D., holds dual academic appointments as Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Humanities and Bioethics and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and serves as Executive Medical Director of the Kids First program. Her primary clinical practice is at the James L. Dennis Developmental Center in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Scott specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism, blending clinical care with medical humanities research.

Education: B.A. from University of Texas at Austin; M.D. and Ph.D. in Medical Humanities from University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB); pediatric residency at UNC-Chapel Hill; fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics at UAMS.

Research focuses on longitudinal population studies, infectious disease epidemiology, and neurodevelopmental mechanisms. Her recent work includes studies on Group A Streptococcal outbreaks, high-altitude physiology, and aging epigenetics. She actively contributes to medical education at UAMS and directs interdisciplinary programs like Kids First.

Publications reflect expertise in public health surveillance, comparative physiology, and genetic models of neurodevelopmental disorders. Awards and grants are not explicitly stated, but her leadership roles highlight sustained contributions to pediatric care and academic medicine.