University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
As the only CCEP program in the state of Arkansas, we strive to lead Arkansas to be the healthiest state in the region through the synergies of education, clinical care, research and purposeful leadership.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Hakan Paydak, MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Shannon Crowder
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Locations
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Slot 532
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205-5484
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
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 HIV
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-7
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.