Rural Medicine Program Leadership

Sarah Robertson, MD

Rural Medicine Program Director

Dr. Sarah Robertson graduated with her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2001. Following medical school, she completed her family medicine residency in the AHEC Southwest Family Practice Residency through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 

She is a board-certified family physician by the American Board of Family Medicine.  Dr. Robertson is a member of American Academy of Family Physicians and Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians. 

She currently serves on Conway Regional’s Medical Staff as a Hospitalist and Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Robertson also has experience in private practice, women’s health, the care of veterans, and teaching. In addition to being a dedicated physician, she is also a dedicated mom, wife, and community member.

Hailey Farris, MD

Rural Medicine Associate Program Director

Dr. Hailey Farris graduated with her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2012, where she also served as the president of the Rural Medicine Interest Group. She then completed her residency in 2015 at Cox Family Medicine Residency in Springfield, MO. 

She is a board-certified family physician by the American Board of Family Medicine.  Dr. Farris is a member of American Academy of Family Physicians and Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians. 

She has served as the Chief of Staff at Dardanelle Regional Medical Center since 2017. She is the medical director of the Swingbed program, as well as the medical director of the Senior Behavioral Health unit. She is a true rural physician, practicing both inpatient and outpatient medicine. She is also a collaborating physician to nurse practitioners. 

In addition to practicing medicine, her husband, Verlon, and five-year old son, Emmett, keep her busy and loving life!

Darren Freeman, MD

Rural Medicine Program Core Faculty

Dr. Darren Freeman graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2008. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society that same year. Following medical school, Dr. Freeman completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Area Health Education Center—West in Fort Smith, AR. He was given the Resident Teacher Award for his commitment to teaching as a resident.

With experience in traditional private family medicine practice, as an inpatient rehabilitation facility medical director, and as a current hospice medical director, Dr. Freeman brings a robust and varied experience to the education of residents.  Dr. Freeman joined the Conway Regional team in 2016 as a hospitalist and has been an engaged member of the medical staff. He is a board-certified family physician by the American Board of Family Medicine.  Dr. Freeman is a member of American Academy of Family Physicians, Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians, the Society of Hospital Medicine, and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He also recently became a certified hospice medical director (HMDC). In his free time, Dr. Freeman enjoys time with his family, golf, trout fishing, and medical missions.

Clark Trapp, MD

Rural Medicine Program Core Faculty

Dr. Clark Trapp graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2015. Following medical school, Dr. Trapp completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - West in Fort Smith, AR. He served as chief resident his last year and was awarded the Resident Teaching Award for his commitment to teaching and for championing changes in feedback and didactics.

Dr. Trapp is a board-certified physician by the American Board of Family Medicine and member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians. He enthusiastically brings his experience in teaching, traditional family practice, inpatient hospital practice, and leadership to the education and training of residents. Dr. Trapp enjoys time with his family, cooking, carpentry and leading/teaching community classes.

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Bailey Tucker

Graduate Medical Education Program Director

Bailey graduated from The University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education. She then achieved a Master of Health Administration from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, LA. 

As the Director of Graduate Medical Education, Bailey is responsible for implementing the daily operations and management of the GME department. Within her responsibilities, she oversee's the team of program coordinators, administrative operations of the department, and maintains accreditation standards of the ACGME-accredited sponsoring institution and residency programs. In addition, Bailey monitors the credentialing and coordination of all medical student, pre-medical student, and physician-assistant student observer-ships and clinical rotations.

Ethan Dolan

Rural Medicine Program Coordinator

Ethan Dolan joined the team at Conway Regional in 2022 as the Rural Family Medicine Program Coordinator. Ethan has spent the majority of his life in Conway, and is a graduate of both Conway High School and the University of Central Arkansas, majoring in public relations and management.

Ethan's favorite part of working in residency at Conway Regional is getting to play a part in bringing a new generation of excellent physicians to our state, and seeing the compassionate care offered to his community on a regular basis. In his spare time, Ethan enjoys watching the New York Yankees and the Arkansas Razorbacks, while also spending time with his family and friends. Ethan is a member at The Summit Church in Conway.

 

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