Programs/Family Medicine/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (South Central) Program
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Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Pine Bluff, AR(Bluff, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#756
Specialty Rank
$59,786
PGY1 Salary
92.6%
IMG %
#756
Family Medicine Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200411037
- NRMP Code:
- 1582120C4YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 68
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 70%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
In our community centered training program, our residents work in an underserved area. Residents graduate prepared to practice full-spectrum family medicine and inpatient care ideal for both rural and urban practice. With an embedded behavioral health professional in our clinic, our residents gain real-time training in integrated mental health care. We're known for our inclusive, team-based culture that prioritizes resident well-being and mentorship.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$59,786
PGY-1
$62,088
PGY-2
$64,490
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 18.2%(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:
- 1200411037
- NRMP Code:
- 1582120C4YOG
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 68
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Toni Lynn Rasberry
- Email:
- tlrasberry2@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/17/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 11/15/2026
- 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:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
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:
- 1582120C4, 3062120C0
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:
- Summer D Jamison
- Contact Email:
- sdjamison@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:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 92.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 62nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.7%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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