LITTLE ROCK — Ashley Booth Norse, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as chair of the College of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine.

Norse comes to UAMS from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, where she was professor and associate chair of operations in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

“Dr. Norse is known nationally and in Florida as an ardent emergency medicine physician, leader and patient advocate who has strived to improve standards and performance in her field and medicine more broadly,” said Steven Webber, M.D., dean of the UAMS College of Medicine. “She will be an outstanding leader for our excellent programs, faculty and staff in Emergency Medicine.”

Norse received her medical degree in 2001 from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital (now UF Health) in Jacksonville, serving as chief resident during her final year. Norse completed a fellowship in health care policy at the University of Florida before joining the UF Health faculty in 2005.

In addition to her academic and clinical roles at UF Health, Norse has held numerous national and state roles. She serves on three committees of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and is vice president of the Florida Medical Association, which she serves as a member of the Board of Directors. She is a past president of the Duval County Medical Society in Florida and the Florida College of Emergency Physicians.

Norse’s scholarly work has included numerous publications and regional, national and international presentations. She has received many honors for teaching and professional service.

Norse replaces Rawle A. “Tony” Seupaul, M.D. Gregory Snead, M.D., and Randy Maddox, M.D., served as interim chairs.