University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program
About This Program
The mission of our program is to recruit, train, equip, and retain family medicine physicians who practice the full scope of family medicine, including prenatal/postnatal care and obstetrics, in rural Arkansas and other medically underserved areas. Graduates of the program are prepared to provide independent, comprehensive, patient centered care to families through all stages of life.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Donya B watson, MD
University of Arkansas for Medical Scien
Primary Program Contact
Janie Ward
University of Arkansas for Medical Scien
Locations
University of Arkansas for Medical Scien
Ste 202
620 W Grove St
El Dorado, AR 71730-4425
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
800 Marshall St
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
700 W Grove St
El Dorado, AR 71730
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 6 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.