University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers.
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- ACGME code
- 1200421034
- Program director
- Katherine Irish-Clardy
- Location
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 766
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 66%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 766 applications and invited about 18.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 72 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Interview rate
- 18.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates8%
- US DO graduates27%
- US IMGs58%
- Non-US IMGs8%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White46%
- Asian31%
- Black or African American15%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Katherine Irish-Clardy
- Program coordinator
- Lauri Lowrimore
- Coordinator phone
- (479) 424-3193
- Program phone
- (479) 424-3170
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers
UAMS West Family Medicine Residency UAMS Family Medical Center Fort Smith 612 South 12th Street Fort Smith, AR 72901 Open in Google Maps
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) 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 Regional Centers (West) Program IMG-friendly?
About 66% of residents at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program offer?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program received 766 applications and interviewed about 18.4% 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 (West) 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 (West) 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program located?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program is located at UAMS West Family Medicine Residency UAMS Family Medical Center Fort Smith 612 South 12th Street Fort Smith, AR 72901. 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 (West) Program?
The program director is Katherine Irish-Clardy. The program coordinator, Lauri Lowrimore, is the usual contact for application questions.