Programs/Pathology-anatomic and clinical/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
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Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#47
Specialty Rank
$59,789
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#47
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
67th Percentile
Top 33% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3000421024
- NRMP Code:
- 1018300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 46
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 55.8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program provides new incoming residents Rosai or Sternberg 2-volume set, subscription to ExpertPath, a book fund, microscope and a laptop for use during residency. There is a Travel allowance to present research at a national conferences. Program offers longitudinal experiences (Research, QI, Career and Leadership).
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,789
PGY-1
$62,088
PGY-2
$64,490
PGY-3
$67,044
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $212K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 18.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 25K
- 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:
- 3000421024
- NRMP Code:
- 1018300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Vijay Patel
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 12/10/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
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:
- 1018300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UAMS Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UAMS Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Renee Baldwin
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 33rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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