Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Internal Medicine residency program in Little Rock, 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 Program

ACGME code
1400421030
Program director
Keyur Vyas
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
2,483
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,483 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and 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
22
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs39%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White53%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Keyur Vyas
Program coordinator
Jennifer Cushing
Coordinator phone
(501) 686-7592
Program phone
(501) 686-5162
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

4301 W Markham Street Internal Medicine Residency Office, #634 Little Rock, AR 72205 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine 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 and H-1B visas.

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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program offers 22 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 22 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program received 2,483 applications and interviewed about 8.6% 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 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 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 Program located?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program is located at 4301 W Markham Street Internal Medicine Residency Office, #634 Little Rock, AR 72205. 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 Program?

The program director is Keyur Vyas. The program coordinator, Jennifer Cushing, is the usual contact for application questions.

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