University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#70
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#70
Psychiatry Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000422014
- NRMP Code:
- 1018400C0DO
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 56
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 53.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 42%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We have a plethora of training sites and patient types.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
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: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):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:
- 4000422014
- NRMP Code:
- 1018400C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 56
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ben Benjamin Guise
- Email:
- benguise@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, January, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1018400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
- Contact Person:
- Janis L Cockmon
- Contact Email:
- cockmonjanisl@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 32
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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