University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program fosters a very collegial learning environment, with trainees who show great teamwork and enthusiasm for their education and patient care. We have a large faculty cohort (>50) with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. UAMS is the primary medical center in the entire state of Arkansas, and therefore receives numerous complex consultations that provide a high volume of educational cases. Our trainees have had a 100% board pass rate for over a decade, and place into competitive
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 (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.