University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Little Rock, AR(Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
37
Positions
#146
Specialty Rank
$59,786
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#146
Surgery Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400421029
- NRMP Code:
- 1018440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 37
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 58
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 36.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UAMS Surgery residency program provides a variety of training experiences at our primary site UAMS (an academic tertiary referral center), VA Hospital, Children's Hospital, and at several community hospitals throughout the state in both rural and urban settings. This broad based experience allows our graduates to be equally comfortable entering general surgical practice in a small rural community or competing for a specialty surgical fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,786
PGY-1
$62,088
PGY-2
$64,490
PGY-3
$67,044
PGY-4
$70,476
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 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:
- 4400421029
- NRMP Code:
- 1018440C0
- Total Positions:
- 37
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mary Katherine Kimbrough
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1018440P0, 1018440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UAMS Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UAMS Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Carol Ann Crowley
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 17
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:17PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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