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Medicine that blends the art of food and cooking.

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The UAMS Culinary Medicine program is branching out to support the community through healthy cooking demos, nutrition talks and teaching people of all ages how to cook. Learn more about our events on the UAMS campuses and in our communities.

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News & Announcements

Culinary Medicine’s Alyssa Frisby Stops by Saturday Daybreak

Alyssa Frisby, registered dietitian for the Culinary Medicine program, was featured on Channel 7’s Saturday morning show, Daybreak, to discuss healthy eating choices with viewers. She offered expert guidance on incorporating nutritious foods into everyday meals and reinforced the Culinary Medicine program’s mission of using food as a tool to support health and well-being. For tips […]

Big Wins for Culinary Medicine Faculty!

Alyssa Frisby, M.S., RD, LD, earned a bronze medal with the UA–Pulaski Tech Student Culinary Team at the American Culinary Federation’s regional competition in Omaha. She also took first place in the Diamond Chef Arkansas competition, partnering with fellow student Kenneth Knowlton and mentored by Chef Donnie Ferneau in the fast-paced, culinary showdown that serves as a fundraiser for the UA-PTC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute.

Crushing the Culinary Competition

We are so proud of our very own, Alyssa Frisby! She is the best registered dietitian, senior brand and project manager, instructor, culinary student, and all-around human being you could ever meet.

Out with the Old, In With the New

We don’t know about you, but we still cannot believe it’s 2025! This year it feels like we’ve hit the ground running. And while we can’t wait for the future, it’s important to remember everything we accomplished in the last year. So, let’s take a little walk down memory lane and go over the highlights.

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