University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
UAMS Psychiatry trains knowledgeable, well-rounded psychiatrists with a strong foundation in clinical care, professionalism, and leadership. Residents rotate through diverse settings including UAMS Medical Center, Arkansas State Hospital, the VA, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, gaining broad clinical experience. Fellowship opportunities include Child and Adolescent, Forensic, Addiction, Women’s Mental Health, and Geriatric Psychiatry.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Abigail Richison, MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Latanya M Poole
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Locations
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Slot 589
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205-5484
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
800 Marshall St
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
305 S Palm St
Little Rock, AR 72205
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
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Gap Experience Requirement
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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
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- 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.