University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Littlle Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
75
Positions
#97
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
27.3%
IMG %
#97
Pediatrics Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200421022
- NRMP Code:
- 1018320C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 75
- Interviews:
- 270
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 184
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 17
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 29
- Female Faculty:
- 45.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Patient Population: 67% White/Caucasian, 14% Black/African-American, 8% Hispanic/Latinx, 12% Other - Curriculum: Weekly Academic Half-Day, combined professional development series, ethics, DEI - Training Opportunities: Flexibility in rotations, splitting rotations by 2 weeks, development of creative opportunities - Other: Strong research, scholarly activity opportunities; teaching experiences with medical students, leadership opportunities
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
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
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:
- 3200421022
- NRMP Code:
- 1018320C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 75
- Interviews:
- 270
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Oriaku A Kas-Osoka
- Email:
- okasosoka@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/21/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 185
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 185
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:
- 1018320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Arkansas Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Arkansas Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Leigh B Austin
- Contact Email:
- lbaustin@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 25
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:25PGY-2:25PGY-3:25
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 185
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 27.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 19th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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