Programs/Anesthesiology/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
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AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
56
Positions
#117
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
30.2%
IMG %
#117
Anesthesiology Ranking
30th Percentile
Top 70% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0400421013
- NRMP Code:
- 1018040R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 56
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 47
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 34.8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a medium-sized residency program located in Little Rock, Arkansas. UAMS is Arkansas's only Adult Level 1 Trauma Center, and is the state's tertiary care referral center. UAMS is a comprehensive stroke center and provides care for Arkansas's and the surrounding state's most critically ill patients, providing our residents with a robust clinical experience that will prepare them to chart their future.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,281
PGY-1
$63,640
PGY-2
$66,102
PGY-3
$68,270
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $212K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,018,669
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
11.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.52
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0400421013
- NRMP Code:
- 1018040R0
- Total Positions:
- 56
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Riley Susanne Carpenter Lide
- Email:
- rlide@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1018040C0, 1018040R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Mary Beth Gresham
- Contact Email:
- mbgresham@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:15PGY-3:14PGY-4:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 30.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 34th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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