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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Fayetteville, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine.

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About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program

ACGME code
1400400924
Program director
Gilbert-Roy Kamoga
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
892
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
61%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Fayetteville, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 892 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 61% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
10
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs57%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White32%
  • Asian54%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Gilbert-Roy Kamoga
Program coordinator
Megan White
Coordinator phone
(479) 332-0216
Program phone
(785) 639-3110
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

1125 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703-1908 Open in Google Maps

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) 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 (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program IMG-friendly?

About 61% of residents at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program offer?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program received 892 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) 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 (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) 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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program located?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program is located at 1125 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703-1908. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (Northwest) Program?

The program director is Gilbert-Roy Kamoga. The program coordinator, Megan White, is the usual contact for application questions.

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