University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
We are a medium-sized residency program located in Little Rock, Arkansas. UAMS is Arkansas's only Adult Level 1 Trauma Center, and is the state's tertiary care referral center. UAMS is a comprehensive stroke center and provides care for Arkansas's and the surrounding state's most critically ill patients, providing our residents with a robust clinical experience that will prepare them to chart their future.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Riley Susanne Carpenter Lide, BA, MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Mary Beth Gresham, BA
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Locations
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Dept of Anesthesiology Shorey 2/28 Slot
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
800 Marshall St
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205-5484
9601 I-630 Exit 7
Little Rock, AR 72205-7299
2 St Vincent Cir
Little Rock, AR 72205-3591
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 8, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.