University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program

Little Rock, ARLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

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Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

4 Positions

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

21 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Nithin Karakala, MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences

[email protected]
(501) 686-7882

Primary Program Contact

Rebecca Horn
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences

[email protected]
(501) 686-7882
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/16/2025

Program ID: 1480421092

Locations

Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Div of Nephrology Slot 501
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205

Sponsor Location

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

UAMS Medical Center

4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205-5484

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Hybrid

Interviews Conducted Last Year

25 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

6.3:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1018148F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

2 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1.9:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

53.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (15)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

12 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s4

PGY-2s4

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

OCT15

Application Due

Oct 15, 2025

AUG11

Interview Period Starts

Aug 11, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025

2027 - 2028

OCT16

Application Due

Oct 16, 2026

AUG10

Interview Period Starts

Aug 10, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

35%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Dental insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Fully Paid by Institution

Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Disability insurance

Salary Compensation

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.

Vacation Days21

Sick Days12

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

33 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

84 days

Quality of Life Information*

Little Rock, AR

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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