Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Baptist Health - UAMS Program

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

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About Baptist Health - UAMS Program

ACGME code
1400400928
Program director
Paula Podrazik
Location
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
1,281
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
91%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Baptist Health - UAMS Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in North Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Health - UAMS. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,281 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 91% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal 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.

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
15
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs65%
  • Non-US IMGs26%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White19%
  • Asian63%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Paula Podrazik
Program coordinator
Donald Sandlin
Coordinator phone
(501) 534-4320
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 91% of residents at Baptist Health - UAMS Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Baptist Health - UAMS Program offer?

Baptist Health - UAMS Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baptist Health - UAMS Program?

Baptist Health - UAMS Program received 1,281 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 Paula Podrazik. The program coordinator, Donald Sandlin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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