Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Residents receive excellent training in a resident-friendly atmosphere. Intensive OB track and GI endoscopy track available for those interested. Wonderful outdoor four season location in western Arkansas.
Total Program Size
9
9
9
0
0
0
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
3003120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
74
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
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
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)
72
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.60
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
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
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
69
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1200421034
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
48
Program Director
First Name
Katherine
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Irish-Clardy
Degrees
MD
Address
UAMS Regional Ctrs-West
Family Med Ctr
612 S 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.420427 35.377806)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Cathy
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Smith
Degrees
AS
Address
UAMS West/AHEC
Family Med Ctr
612 S 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.420427 35.377806)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
20.50
% IMG
56.70
% DO
22.70
% Female
50.50
% Male
49.40
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
57.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,356 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $56,990 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $58,875 | 21 | 999 |
Total Positions
27
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
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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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