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UAMS Regional Centers Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Crossett, AR(Crossett, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#516
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
#516
Family Medicine Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200400004
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
39

Contact Information

Bradley Jefferson Walsh
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
0
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
37%
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Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program is the "best of both worlds" - a small-town program with university resources. Our resident-centered, one-on-one approach yields full-scope training with a diverse patient population equipping physicians to practice rural medicine, providing acute care, chronic disease management and preventative services in an efficient ambulatory clinic environment.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$61,281
PGY-1
$63,640
PGY-2
$66,102
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Crossett, AR
Metropolitan Area
Crossett, AR Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
3,018,669

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

Nominal Salary
$61,281
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$59,496
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200400004
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
39
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Bradley Jefferson Walsh
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
197
Min Step 2 Score:
214

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:
1582120C8

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers
Contact Person:
Christi A Price
Contact Email:
cprice2@uams.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
66.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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