Michael B. Smith

Federal Grant PI High Impact

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Academic)

UAMS

Formerly Arkansas Affiliated with University of Arkansas through 1980; recent publications list The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University.

Faculty Researcher

Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine

73 h-index 297 pubs 16,794 cited

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Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

Links

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Dr. Michael B. Smith's research encompasses a range of topics, including the management of acute ischemic stroke and the impact of oxygen therapy on critically ill patients. He has investigated the oxidation of iodide ions by mammalian heme lactoperoxidase and explored the potential of iodide supplementation to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 infections. His work also addresses the patient and economic implications of implementing pediatric sepsis pathways and examines online discussions surrounding fertility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funded by the NIH/National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Dr. Smith is PI on a $126,501 grant investigating the role of physical activity in employment disparities following breast cancer. With a substantial publication record of 297 articles and an h-index of 73, he is recognized as a high-impact researcher. His collaborators include Benjamin S. Teeter, Songthip Ounpraseuth, Salim Aljabari, and Olivia Irby, all from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Research Overview

Dr. Michael Smith completed his medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. He then completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wake Forest University, North Carolina Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. During his residency he was awarded the Best Resident Teacher in Obstetrics and Gynecology. His clinical interest is in obstetrics and gynecology. During his second year of medical school, he was inspired by breast cancer survivors to follow a career in OB/GYN. He enjoys the variety of patients and cases that his field offers. Dr. Smith is originally from Little Rock, but grew up in nearby Hot Springs, Arkansas. He came back to serve his fellow Arkansans at UAMS. In 2010, he received the Red Sash Award for significant impact on medical education as nominated by medical students. He enjoys practicing at UAMS for its comprehensive care and numerous resources in technology as well as staff members.

Metrics

h-index: 73
Publications: 297
Citations: 16,794

Selected Publications

Describing rural pharmacists' communication about the COVID-19 vaccine (2025)

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1339: STANDARDIZING EXTUBATION READINESS ASSESSMENT TO REDUCE FAILURE IN THE PICU: QI INITIATIVE (2025)

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