Programs/Internal Medicine/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Batesville, AR(Batesville, Arkansas Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$61,280
PGY1 Salary
44.4%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200400727
- NRMP Code:
- 1582120C6
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 21%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is unique in its commitment to a Clinic First model that prioritizes continuity and longitudinal patient relationships. One-week rotations support focused learning with spaced repetition, while our robust continuity clinic is central to training. With no in-house call, residents maintain work-life balance. We're deeply embedded in the community we serve, and our supportive faculty are dedicated mentors committed to each resident's success.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $315K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $67K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.63
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
13.08
Gas (per gallon)
$4.03
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200400727
- NRMP Code:
- 1582120C6
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Jordan Weaver
- Email:
- brhenley@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2026 - 1/13/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1582120C6
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- White River Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- White River Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Brandi Henley
- Contact Email:
- brhenley@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 44.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 73rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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