Founded in 1880, the Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers a range of patient care, education and research services. The department provides cardiothoracic, pediatric and colorectal surgery solutions. It also offers general and vascular surgery services. The Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) maintains breast oncology, wound care and burn surgery divisions. The department provides hepatobiliary, trauma, gastrointestinal and endocrine surgery solutions. It administers a multiorgan transplant program. In addition, the Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers plastic and reconstructive surgery services. The department is a part of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.