Programs/Transitional Year/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
Back to ProgramsUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
Transitional YearUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
$59,786
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9990400008
- NRMP Code:
- 1018999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 15
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
A goal of the Transitional Year Residency Education Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is to provide a year of a broad based and well balanced clinical curriculum as a possible opportunity for unmatched individuals to continue their training in preparation for a desired specialty. A goal of the program is to provide unmatched UAMS medical students the opportunity to continue their training serving patients and families and providing for their healthcare needs.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,786
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 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:
- 9990400008
- NRMP Code:
- 1018999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 15
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rebecca Perin
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 3/15/2027 - 3/16/2027
- Interview Period:
- 3/16/2027 - 3/17/2027
- 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:
- 192
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
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:
- 1018999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UAMS Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UAMS Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Emma K Johnson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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