Scrubs Guide
April 25, 2022
Note that standards defined on this page are for UAMS locations. Other affiliated locations may have their own standards.
See the Arkansas Children’s standards for scrubs.
Embroidery
No embroidery is required for UAMS scrubs, however there are some exceptions.1
All-white embroidery is acceptable on dark scrubs, copy must be three-quarters of an inch below the logo.
UAMS Clinical Scrubs
The colors to each specialty are defined in section IV.F of UAMS Administrative Guide 4.4.21.
| Role | Scrub Color | Jacket Color |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses/Paramedics | Royal Blue | Royal Blue, White or Black |
| LIPs (APRNs, MDs, PAs) and Medical Students (when in scrubs) | Ceil Blue | White Lab Coat |
| Lab | Evergreen/Hunter | Evergreen/Hunter, White or Black |
| Respiratory Therapy | Jade/Teal | Jade/Teal, White or Black |
| Unlicensed Techs | Navy | Navy or Black |
| Dietitians | Purple | Purple, White or Black |
| Rehabilitation Services (Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy) | Wine | Wine, White or Black |
| Licensed Technicians and Certified Diagnostic Technicians | Red | Red, White or Black |
| Pharmacy | Charcoal | Charcoal, White or Black |
| Emergency Department Access Staff | Black | Black |
| Patient Education | Chocolate | Chocolate or Black |
| Clinical Vendors | Any color not used by the personnel listed here | Any color not used by the personnel listed here |
UAMS Student Scrubs
| Role | Scrub Color |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Imaging and Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Caribbean Blue, if manufacturer is Landau or Cherokee; Bahama, if manufacturer is Grey’s Anatomy |
| Physician Assistant | Ceil Blue |
| Dental Hygiene | Black |
| Respiratory Care | Pewter (Cherokee brand) |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technology2 | Ceil Blue |
| Dietitians | Purple |
| Physical Therapy | Maroon |
1 Ophthalmic Medical Technology must be embroidered on the top.