Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our vision is to inspire passion for lifelong learning and service in our residents. Our curriculum covers the essence of family medicine with strong inpatient rotations. Our faculty assist residents to locate their best fit job. We are seeking applicants who possess a strong commitment to service and embrace teamwork. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health and possess strong stamina and resilience.
Total Program Size
10
10
10
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1582120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
145
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
215
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
450
Minimum score
450
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
2
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
21
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
1
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1200421033
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Michael
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Macechko
Degrees
MD
Address
UAMS Northwest
Family Medicine Pgm
1125 N College Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72703
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.158575 36.077698)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lynn
Last Name
Glover
Address
UAMS Northwest
Family Medicine Pgm
1125 N College Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72703
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.158575 36.077698)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
9.20
% IMG
82.60
% DO
8.00
% Female
41.80
% Male
58.10
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 21 | ||
| Year | 6 | ||
| Year | 6 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,356 | 15 | 6 |
| Year 2 | $56,990 | 15 | 6 |
| Year 3 | $58,875 | 15 | 6 |
Total Positions
30
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.uams.edu/gme/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/2.200-Leave-for-Residents-Fellows.pdf