Education

• Medical Education: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine – Little Rock, AR
  • M.D., 5/2025
• Undergraduate: University of Central Arkansas – Conway, AR
  • B.S. in Biochemistry, 5/2020

Residency Training

• General Surgery Residency: Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program (2025–2030, anticipated completion June 2030)

About Dr. Johnson

Dr. Johnson’s journey to surgery reflects resilience, service, and a passion for patient care. Initially drawn to accounting for its precision, he pivoted to medicine after a life-changing emergency experience. His clinical years solidified his love for surgery, where he thrived in high-pressure environments and demonstrated exceptional teamwork and technical skill. Josiah is committed to integrity, compassion, and continuous improvement—qualities that define his approach to surgical care.

Clinical Interests

• Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
• Surgical Critical Care
• General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Techniques

Research & Scholarly Work

• Honors in Research Track: UAMS College of Medicine
• Peer-Reviewed Publications:
  • Improved Synthesis of 2-Trifluoromethyl-10-aminopropylphenothiazine for Calmodulin Purification. ACS Omega, 2018.
  • Hybrid Expression Method for Protein Production in Undergraduate Labs. Journal of Chemical Education, 2019.
• Under Review:
  • Maternal Nutrition During Pregnancy and Offspring Brain Development: Insights from Neuroimaging. Nutrients, 2024.
• Poster Presentations:
  • Investigation of PEP-19’s Interaction with Calmodulin. Gibbs Conference on Biothermodynamics, 2018.
  • Trends of Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes in Arkansas. UAMS Surgical Research Symposium, 2024.

Leadership & Service

• Vice President: Neurosurgery Interest Group – Organized suturing workshops and specialty exposure sessions
• Small Group Mentor: Guided high school students for five years, modeling compassion and leadership
• Special Needs Response Team: Trained in crisis de-escalation and advocacy for children with behavioral challenges
• Security & Crisis Response Team: Developed emergency protocols and advocated for advanced first aid resources

Awards & Certifications

• ACLS Certified (Valid through May 2026)
• CPI Certified (Valid through Jan 2025)
• Honors in Research – UAMS College of Medicine

Community Engagement

• Volunteer at Summit Church and Sports Medicine Interest Group
• Advocated for underserved populations through Harmony Health Clinic and UAMS 12th Street Health & Wellness Center

Outside the OR

Josiah enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. He is passionate about sports, reading fantasy and medical non-fiction, and spending time with his wife and dogs. His hobbies reflect his love for teamwork, resilience, and continuous learning.