University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
We train our cardiologists to provide high-quality patient-centered healthcare across the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, understand and participate in cardiovascular research, effectively communicate with patients and members of the healthcare team, learn to practice in the context of larger healthcare and societal structures, and practice with the highest ethical and humanistic behavior.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Srikanth Vallurupalli, MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Shelby Shields, MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Locations
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Div of Cardiology #532
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205-5484
9601 I-630 Exit 7
Little Rock, AR 72205-7299
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
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
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.