University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our UAMS Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) training program is the only on in Arkansas, and located on the campus of the only children's hospital in the state, Arkansas Children's Hospital. We provide our fellows exceptional training in DBP care, and opportunities to lead interdisciplinary diagnostic teams. Our fellows and faculty are involved in state-level advocacy and scholarly pursuits to advance the quality of and improve the access to DBP care for Arkansas children.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jill Johnson Fussell, MD
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Cartori L McDonald
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Locations
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Slot 512-41
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
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
Data not provided by program
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 22, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 21, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Nov 11, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.