University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (Texarkana) Program
About This Program
Our family medical clinic was designed to provide an immersive learning environment. Resident education is enriched by a board-certified pediatrician, clinical pharmacist, respiratory therapist, licensed counselor, and RN case managers, ensuring multidisciplinary training. Residents gain experience in rural and school-based clinics, and excel in hospital medicine, geriatrics, and pediatrics. Our nationally top-ranked partnering hospital offers strong fellowship and moonlighting opportunities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Matthew Nix, MD, BS, MD
UAMS - Southwest
Primary Program Contact
Robin Dempsey
UAMS - Southwest
Locations
UAMS - Southwest
Family Medicine Residency Program
3417 U Of A Way
Texarkana, AR 71854-1419
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
2600 St Michael Dr
Texarkana, AR 75503
1000 Pine St
Texarkana, TX 75504
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
No cap on the number of years.
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
Oct 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental 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.