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Dr. Riklon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and a co-investigator with UAMS Community Health & Research in Springdale. He is also the inaugural recipient of the Peter O. Kohler, M.D., Endowed Distinguished Professorship in Health Disparities. Dr. Riklon serves most of his time in clinical care, with roles at Community Clinic in Springdale as well as UAMS’s North Street Clinic and Fayetteville Family Medical Center, but also works with the UAMS Community Health and Research team in community-engaged research activities with the Marshallese community. His deep understanding of the Marshallese culture and language serve to strengthen those research efforts tremendously. Dr. Riklon is one of only two Marshallese doctors in the world who has completed medical school and residency training from United States accredited programs.
UAMS Community Health & Research is a diverse team dedicated to working with communities to create a better state of health for all. Learn more at nwa.uams.edu/chr.



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