University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our fellows have the opportunity to participate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide an in-depth diagnostic assessment during a 28-day inpatient stay for children ages 2-12 yrs in one of the few Child Diagnostic Units in the United States.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Veronica M Raney, MD
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Cheryl Shelton
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Locations
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Slot 654 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
1210 Wolfe St
Little Rock, AR 72202
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7249
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
305 S Palm St
Little Rock, AR 72205
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 26, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 24, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.