Programs/Family Medicine/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (Northwest) Program
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Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Fayetteville, AR(Fayetteville, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#197
Specialty Rank
$61,280
PGY1 Salary
34.5%
IMG %
#197
Family Medicine Ranking
74th Percentile
Top 26% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200421033
- NRMP Code:
- 1582120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 135
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 6
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are seeking applicants who possess a strong commitment to service and embrace patient care. Our vision is to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and service in our residents and to provide compassionate healthcare for patients throughout all stages of life in a patient centered medical home. Our curriculum covers the essence of family medicine with strong inpatient rotations.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
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
Required
Duration
1 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,280
PGY-1
$63,640
PGY-2
$66,102
PGY-3
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
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
- Population
- 25K
- 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:
- 1200421033
- NRMP Code:
- 1582120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 135
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Daniel Macechko
- Email:
- mdmacechko@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 1/1/2027
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1582120C0
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:
- Lynn Glover
- Contact Email:
- jlglover@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 34.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 81st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 37.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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