University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Little Rock, ARLast Updated: 8/20/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
10%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$66K-$77K

Year 2 through Year 6

Year 2
$65,791
Year 3
$67,886
Year 4
$71,101
Year 5
$74,343
Year 6
$77,210

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.

Vacation Days15
Sick Days12