University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Erika Anne Petersen, MD, BA
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Melanie Bainter, BS
UAMS Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Slot 507
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
800 Marshall St
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205-5484
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Similar Programs
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