Internal Medicine/PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

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

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7000414002
Program director
Alice Alexander
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
217
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 217 applications and invited about 29% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics interview rate of 28.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 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
5
Interview rate
29%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White84%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%

Contact and location

Program director
Alice Alexander
Program coordinator
Jennifer Cushing
Coordinator phone
(501) 686-7592
Program phone
(501) 681-6029
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

4301 W Markham St 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 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 11% of residents at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 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 5 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 5 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 217 applications and interviewed about 29% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 St 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 Alice Alexander. The program coordinator, Jennifer Cushing, is the usual contact for application questions.