University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Little Rock, AR(Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#131
Specialty Rank
$62,088
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#131
Dermatology Ranking
8th Percentile
Top 92% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0800421013
- NRMP Code:
- 1018080C0J1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 34
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UAMS Dermatology Residency Program provides a well-balanced education with a very diverse patient population. Patients from all over Arkansas as well as surrounding states will travel long distances to be seen in our clinics, leading to resident exposure to a wide variety of conditions, including rare and severe skin conditions in patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$62,088
PGY-1
$62,088
PGY-2
$64,490
PGY-3
$67,044
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 17.5%
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:
- 0800421013
- NRMP Code:
- 1018080C0J1
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 34
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Megan Evans
- Email:
- MSEvans2@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/5/2025 - 12/12/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1018080A0
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:
- Amanda Blagg
- Contact Email:
- AGBlagg@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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