Diane Jarrett

Associate Professor

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-09

faculty

Family And Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine

6 h-index 23 pubs 160 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Diane Jarrett's research focuses on medical education and the development of innovative curricula and resources for medical students and residents. She has investigated the effectiveness of different educational tools, such as comparing educational videos to question banks for preparing students for the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Exam. Jarrett has also explored methods for teaching sensitive topics, including designing a Facebook discussion group focused on LGBTQ healthcare disparities. Her work extends to improving residency programs by emphasizing the importance of leadership champions and developing resources to track resident activity and wellness during remote assignments.

Additionally, Jarrett has contributed to the understanding of child health, specifically in the area of vision screening for children. Her research interests are reflected in her publications, which cover diverse aspects of medical training and patient care. She has collaborated with several researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Shashank Kraleti and Lauren Gibson-Oliver, on multiple publications. Jarrett's scholarship is quantified by an h-index of 6, with 22 total publications and 159 citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 6
  • Publications: 23
  • Citations: 160

Selected Publications

  • Deciphering Life’s Mysteries, Courtesy of Marcus Welby, M.D. (2026)
  • The Importance of a Champion in Leading Major Improvements in Residency Programs (2024)
  • Vision Screening for Children (2024)
  • An Innovative Resource to Guide and Track Medical Resident Activity and Wellness During At-Home Assignments (2023)
  • Educational Videos Versus Question Banks: Maximizing Medical Student Performance on the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Exam (2023)
    11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Philosophies of Family Medicine: Piloting an Innovative Clerkship Curriculum (2023)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Designing an interprofessional Facebook discussion group to teach about LGBTQ healthcare disparities and inclusive practices (2021)
    8 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Grants & Funding

  • Improving compliance with colorectal cancer screening in family medicine residenc NIH Co-Investigator
  • Building the Technical Foundation for Online Didactics Medical Education Foundation for Arkansas (MEFFA) Other Key Personnel
  • Training Medical Students on Musculoskeletal Procedures Medical Education Foundation for Arkansas (MEFFA) Other Key Personnel
  • Training Medical Students in the Use of Video Colposcopes Medical Education Foundation for Arkansas (MEFFA) Other Key Personnel
  • Supporting Wellness in a Family Medicine Residency Program UAMS Chancellor's Circle Award Other Key Personnel
  • Pre-Doctoral Training in Primary Care Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Co-Investigator
  • Family Medicine Residency Learning Community Planning Grant American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Co-Investigator
  • Healthcare Leadership: Grand Rounds by a Distinguished Invited Lecturer Medical Education Foundation for Arkansas (MEFFA) Other Key Personnel

Collaboration Network

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