University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
MFM Fellows will learn ultrasound/prenatal diagnosis, genetic counseling, diabetes management, fetal echocardiography, outpatient/inpatient high risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, intrauterine fetal therapy (e.g. PUBS, IUT, etc.) and surgical management of placenta complications. We do over 15,000 sonographs, 3,000 genetic consultations, 250 fetal cardiac surgery cases, 3,500 deliveries, 5,000 antenatal visits, 600 maternal transports, and manage over 500 pregestational diabetics.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nafisa Dajani, MD
UAMS Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Denise M Thomas, BS
UAMS Med Ctr
Locations
UAMS Med Ctr
Slot 518
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
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
- 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
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5 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.