Programs/Child neurology/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
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Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
#52
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
#52
Child neurology Ranking
35th Percentile
Top 65% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850421085
- NRMP Code:
- 1018185C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is focused on training skilled and compassionate child neurologists and to foster resident's interest in not only teaching but also in the care of vulnerable patient populations. We do this through our extensive exposure to clinical child neurology at Arkansas Children's Hospital, the only dedicated pediatric hospital system in the state of Arkansas, as well as a robust educational curriculum lead by multiple board-certified child neurologists various clinical/research interests
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,281
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$61,281
PGY-3
$63,640
PGY-4
$66,102
PGY-5
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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%
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:
- 1850421085
- NRMP Code:
- 1018185C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kapil Arya
- Email:
- karya@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/14/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 12/15/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1018185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Arkansas Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Arkansas Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Malinda S Scott
- Contact Email:
- scottmalinda@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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