Baptist Health - UAMS Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in North Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Health - UAMS.
See how you matchAbout Baptist Health - UAMS Program
- ACGME code
- 1200400728
- Program director
- Lauren Gibson-Oliver
- Location
- North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 687
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 17.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 39%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Baptist Health - UAMS Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in North Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Health - UAMS. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 687 applications and invited about 17.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 39% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.
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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Interview rate
- 17.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates47%
- US DO graduates14%
- US IMGs33%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men39%
- White58%
- Asian31%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lauren Gibson-Oliver
- Program coordinator
- Emily Reams
- Coordinator phone
- (501) 753-5017
- Program phone
- (501) 686-8820
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Baptist Health - UAMS
3201 Springhill Drive Suite 200 North Little Rock, AR 72117 Open in Google Maps
Baptist Health - UAMS Program: frequently asked questions
Does Baptist Health - UAMS Program sponsor visas?
Baptist Health - UAMS Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Baptist Health - UAMS Program IMG-friendly?
About 39% of residents at Baptist Health - UAMS Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Baptist Health - UAMS Program offer?
Baptist Health - UAMS Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Baptist Health - UAMS Program?
Baptist Health - UAMS Program received 687 applications and interviewed about 17.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baptist Health - UAMS Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baptist Health - UAMS Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Baptist Health - UAMS Program located?
Baptist Health - UAMS Program is located at 3201 Springhill Drive Suite 200 North Little Rock, AR 72117. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Health - UAMS.
Who is the program director of Baptist Health - UAMS Program?
The program director is Lauren Gibson-Oliver. The program coordinator, Emily Reams, is the usual contact for application questions.
