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Baptist Health - UAMS Program Family Medicine Residency

Family Medicine residency program in North Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Health - UAMS.

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About 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
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Health - UAMS

3201 Springhill Drive Suite 200 North Little Rock, AR 72117 Open in Google Maps

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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.