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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Batesville, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers.

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About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program

ACGME code
1200400727
Program director
Michael Weaver
Location
Batesville, Arkansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
261
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Batesville, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 261 applications and invited about 32.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% 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 track.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed32%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed52%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed17%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
32.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates39%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White61%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Weaver
Program coordinator
Brandi Henley
Coordinator phone
(870) 698-9992
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers

1993 Harrison St. Batesville, AR 72501 Open in Google Maps

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program sponsor visas?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program IMG-friendly?

About 33% of residents at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program offer?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program received 261 applications and interviewed about 32.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) 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 Regional Centers (North Central) 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.

Do program signals help at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program?

Applicants who sent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 32%.

Where is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program located?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program is located at 1993 Harrison St. Batesville, AR 72501. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers.

Who is the program director of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (North Central) Program?

The program director is Michael Weaver. The program coordinator, Brandi Henley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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