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

Anesthesiology residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine.

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

ACGME code
0400421013
Program director
Riley Carpenter Lide
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
905
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 905 applications and invited about 13.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
13.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White64%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Riley Carpenter Lide
Program coordinator
Mary Beth Gresham
Coordinator phone
(501) 603-1656
Program phone
(205) 609-8465
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

4301 W Markham Street, Slot 515 Little Rock, AR 72205 Open in Google Maps

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program offer?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program offers 13 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program received 905 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program located?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program is located at 4301 W Markham Street, Slot 515 Little Rock, AR 72205. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Riley Carpenter Lide. The program coordinator, Mary Beth Gresham, is the usual contact for application questions.

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