University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our mission is focused on training skilled and compassionate child neurologists and to foster resident's interest in not only teaching but also in the care of vulnerable patient populations. We do this through our extensive exposure to clinical child neurology at Arkansas Children's Hospital, the only dedicated pediatric hospital system in the state of Arkansas, as well as a robust educational curriculum lead by multiple board-certified child neurologists various clinical/research interests
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kapil Arya, MD, MD
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Malinda S Scott, AS
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Locations
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Slot 512-15
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
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
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 through PGY-5
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.