Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Every fifth week PG1, PG2 and PG3 residents are assigned to a one-week long ambulatory block that includes five continuity clinic half-days, two subspecialty clinic half-days, two didactic half-days and one half-day for special projects and administrative duties. Fellowship placement for our graduates is exemplary. ABIM Board pass rates consistently exceed the national average.
Total Program Size
24
21
21
Program best described as
University-based
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
1018140C0
1018140P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
208
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
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
16
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
33
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1400421030
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Keyur
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Vyas
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Slot 634
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.3203 34.749331)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jennifer
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Cushing
Address
Univ of Arkansas for Med Sciences
Internal Med Pgm Office 634
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.3203 34.749331)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
75.70
% IMG
22.70
% DO
1.50
% Female
43.90
% Male
56.00
Total Physician
105
Total Non Physician
22
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
26.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 7 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,356 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $56,990 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $58,875 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
66
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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