University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Katherine Ann Irish-Clardy, MD
UAMS Regional Ctrs-West
Primary Program Contact
Lauri R Lowrimore
UAMS Regional Centers (West)
Locations
UAMS Regional Ctrs-West
UAMS West Family Medicine Residency
612 S 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4702
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
5921 Riley Park Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72916
3310 N 50th St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
7425 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
1001 Towson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
7301 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 11, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 31, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 11, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- 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 negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.