Baptist Health - UAMS Program
About This Program
Experience excellent family medicine training in a community hospital with university affiliation. We offer diverse patient settings (rural, urban, underserved, school-based clinic with sports coverage). Engage in full-scope Family Medicine training which builds residents confidence and leadership. Enjoy the low cost of living and Arkansas's many attractions with your family.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Julea Garner, MD
Baptist Health
Primary Program Contact
Dorothy Leonard
Baptist Health
Locations
Baptist Health
Ste 200
3201 Springhill Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
3333 Springhill Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
3333 Springhill Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
800 Marshall St
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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 or outside 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
Jan 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Feb 2, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 30, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.