University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The UAMS PM&R Program offers diverse training across academic, pediatric, private practice and VA systems. As Arkansas's only academic PM&R program, we offer broad, hands-on learning with strong mentorship and leadership opportunities. Included in our training program is the unique exposure to pediatric rehabilitation, rural and telehealth care, hands on ultrasound training, early interventional exposure, and ample spasticity treatment.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rani Haley Gardner, MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Tamara A Chunn, MBA
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Locations
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Dept of PM&R #602
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
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
9601 I-630 Exit 7
Little Rock, AR 72205-7299
9601 I-630 Exit 7
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- 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.