Programs/Internal medicine/Pediatrics/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
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Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
19
Positions
#59
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
10.5%
IMG %
#59
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
25th Percentile
Top 75% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7000414002
- NRMP Code:
- 1018700C0J1H1B
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 62
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Female Faculty:
- 5.70%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UAMS COM Med-Peds residency is a moderate-sized program based in an academic setting. We have tertiary care and 'bread and butter' medicine and pediatrics in our 3 hospitals, all located in the center of Little Rock. We have a strong Med-Peds community and a culture of mentorship. Many of our graduates choose careers in primary care, though some do go on to fellowships. The resident outpatient practice is located at our own university-affiliated Med-Peds clinic in West Little Rock.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,281
PGY-1
$63,640
PGY-2
$66,102
PGY-3
$68,720
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 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:
- 7000414002
- NRMP Code:
- 1018700C0J1H1B
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 62
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alice P Alexander
- Email:
- imresident@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1018700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UAMS Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UAMS Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jennifer E Cushing
- Contact Email:
- jcushing@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 33
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 10.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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