Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Total Program Size
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1018185C0
1018185R0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
10
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
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
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)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1850421085
Beeper or Home Call
48
48
48
Program Director
First Name
Kapil
Last Name
Arya
Degrees
MD
Address
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Slot 512-12
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.29225 34.743082)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Malinda
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Scott
Degrees
AS
Address
Arkansas Children's Hosp
Slot 512-12
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.29225 34.743082)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
38.80
% IMG
61.10
% DO
0.00
% Female
50.00
% Male
50.00
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
36.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | $58,875 | 15 | 8 |
| Year 4 | $61,644 | 15 | 8 |
| Year 5 | $64,600 | 15 | 8 |
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
19
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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