University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program
About This Program
Our program offers a diverse training experience within our clinical sites. Our main inpatient experience is at Mercy Northwest, a busy community hospital with high acuity patients who prides itself on the quality of care provided to patients as evidenced by its numerous national awards. Our residents rotate through all the required subspecialities of internal medicine during their 3 years locally.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sarah Assem, MD
UAMS Northwest
Primary Program Contact
Megan White
UAMS Northwest
Locations
UAMS Northwest
Rm 4214
1125 N College Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72703-1908
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
1125 College Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
1100 N College Ave
Fayettevlille, AR 72703
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 3 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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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 residents
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 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.