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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program

Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#237
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
77.8%
IMG %
#237
Family Medicine Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200421035
NRMP Code:
1018120C0DO
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
84

Contact Information

Lauren E Gibson-Oliver
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UAMS Little Rock Family Medicine Residency offers a dynamic blend of academic rigor, hands-on clinical training, and a supportive learning environment rooted in service and community. Our residents train in diverse settings, including the state's only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers at UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital, and in a certified patient-centered medical home clinic with integrated behavioral health and focus on procedures. -

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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • 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

Optional

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Salary Progression

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

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

City & State
Little Rock, AR
Metropolitan Area
Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
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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

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

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200421035
NRMP Code:
1018120C0DO
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
84
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lauren E Gibson-Oliver
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 12/26/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
June Start Date:
June 16
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1018120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UAMS Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
UAMS Medical Center
Contact Person:
Jennilee Foster
Contact Email:
jfoster2@uams.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

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, H-1B
IMG Percentage
77.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
60th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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