University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Comprehensive Clinical Services: - -Only Children's Hospital in the State of Arkansas - -Largest pulmonary and sleep faculty in the region - -Inpatient consult and admitting services - -Dedicated NICU consult service - -Specialized chronic ventilator service - -Advanced bronchoscopy services - -Interventional bronchoscopy program in development - Multidisciplinary specialty clinics: - -Aerodigestive disorders - -Complex care center - -Bronchopulmonary dysplasia - -Pulmonary hypertension - -Pulmo
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Erhan Ararat, MD
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Zena Ghazala
UAMS College of Medicine
Locations
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Mail slot 512-17
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
519 Latham Dr
Lowell, AR 72745
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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 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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.