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
Vijay Patel, MD
University of Arkansas for Medical Scien
Primary Program Contact
Renee Baldwin
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Locations
University of Arkansas for Medical Scien
Slot 517
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
800 Marshall St
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205-5484
3 Natural Resources Dr
Little Rock, AR 72215
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 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 or outside 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
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 28, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
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 dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.