University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program is based out of the only freestanding children's hospital in the state. Fellows benefit from an individualized curriculum tailored to their career goals, with robust training in quality improvement and patient safety. Our large, energetic, and supportive faculty fosters a collaborative and enjoyable learning environment and provides mentorship for a wide array of clinical and scholarly interests. Financial support is provided for community site rotations.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rebecca Murphy Cantu, MD, MPH
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Maia Ghosh, MHA
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Locations
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Slot 512-28
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
800 Marshall St
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
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
- 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 4 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
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
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-26 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.