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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#111
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
57.9%
IMG %
#111
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200421012
NRMP Code:
1018420C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
235
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
51
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
32.6%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We have a broad range of pathology, less competition from fellows, motivated faculty, residents from various backgrounds and a committed leadership.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,281
PGY-1
$63,640
PGY-2
$66,102
PGY-3
$68,720
PGY-4
$72,238
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Little Rock, AR
Metropolitan Area
Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
3,018,669

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

Nominal Salary
$61,281
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$59,496
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200421012
NRMP Code:
1018420C0YOG
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Roopa Ram
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2025 - 10/30/2025
Interview Period:
10/15/2025 - 12/1/2025
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:
235
Min Step 2 Score:
235

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1018420C0, 1018420C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UAMS Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
UAMS Medical Center
Contact Person:
Alysia K Johnson
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
15

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
235
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
57.9%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
48th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
13.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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