Programs/Internal Medicine/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program
Back to ProgramsUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Fayetteville, AR(Fayetteville, Arkansas Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#446
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
51.7%
IMG %
#446
Internal Medicine Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400400924
- NRMP Code:
- 1871140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers a diverse training experience within our clinical sites. Our main inpatient experience is at Mercy Northwest, a busy community hospital with high acuity patients who prides itself on the quality of care provided to patients as evidenced by its numerous national awards. Our residents rotate through all the required subspecialities of internal medicine during their 3 years locally.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,281
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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 79(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $337K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400400924
- NRMP Code:
- 1871140C0
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sarah Assem
- Email:
- sassem@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 1871140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mercy Northwest Arkansas
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mercy Northwest Arkansas
- Contact Person:
- Megan White
- Contact Email:
- mdwhite@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 51.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 29th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 31.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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