Robin Mcatee

Robin Mcatee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geriatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, affiliated with the College of Medicine. Her work focuses on geriatric care, rural health systems, and opioid response initiatives.

Research interests include:

• Integration of age-friendly health systems in rural primary care
• Elder abuse prevention
• Financial viability of geriatric clinics
• Rural healthcare delivery models
• Opioid crisis interventions for aging populations
• Geriatric workforce development

Publications and grants highlight her expertise in geriatric education, rural healthcare access, and clinical outcomes in pediatric and geriatric populations. She has served as Principal Investigator on multiple federally funded projects, including HRSA’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program and SAMHSA’s opioid response grants.

Key grant activities:

• HRSA U1QHP53054 (2024-2029): Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
• SAMHSA 4600051814 (2022-2024): OPAL Narcan Drug Project
• Donald W. Reynolds Foundation (2015-2017): Rural geriatric education initiatives