Sarah Assem, MD

Career Highlights:

• Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Program Director of Northwest Internal Medicine Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

• Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

• Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

• Core Faculty for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Legacy Salmon Creek Internal Medicine Residency in Vancouver, Washington

Clinical Practice:

• Medical Director of Internal Medicine Clinic and Internal Medicine Physician, Outpatient, UAMS Northwest

• Hospitalist Privileges, Mercy Hospital Northwest

• Internal Medicine Physician, The Vancouver Clinic

• Hospitalist, Sound Physicians, Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center

Education:

• Residency in Internal Medicine: Kern Medical Center, a University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine Affiliate. Chief Resident PGY-3 year

• MD: Ross University School of Medicine

• BS in Biology: University of Arkansas

Board Certifications:

• Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine (2015-present)

• Arkansas Medical License, Arkansas State Medical Board (active)

• Washington Medical License, Washington Medical Commission (inactive)

• California Medical License, Medical Board of California

Honors & Awards:

• UAMS Northwest Impact Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2025)

• Statewide Phenomenal Women Award: Women Who Advocate for Diversity, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2024)

• Our Health NWA Top Doctor’s Issue, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2023)

• Department of Medicine Chairman’s Award, UCLA Kern Medical Center (2015)

• Community Service Award, UCLA Kern Medical Center (2015)

• 2nd Place, Research Forum, UCLA Kern Medical Center (2015)

• Department of Medicine Resident of the Year, UCLA Kern Medical Center (2014)

Boards, Advisory Committees, and Professional Memberships:

• Member, American College of Physicians (present)

• Member, Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (present)

• Member, Association of American Medical Colleges (present)

Research:

• ORCID