Dr. Howard recieved her Medical Degree from UAMS in 1979. She went on to complete her residency in the UAMS Department of Family & Community Medicine in 1982 and served as a Fellow in Family Medicine from 1982-1983. During her residency, Dr. Howard served as Chief Resident. She has been board certified in Family Medicine since 1979. She is the current Director of Clinical Services, serving as Medical Director to the Family Medical Center and Student Employee Health Services clinic. She was the Jack W. Kennedy MD Chair holder from 2002-2005.