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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program

Neurology residency program in Fayetteville, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers.

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About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program

ACGME code
1800400001
Program director
Jay Hinkle
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
535
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Fayetteville, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 535 applications and invited about 19.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurology program has 20%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed27%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed18%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
19.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Jay Hinkle
Program coordinator
Mayra Suchowski
Coordinator phone
(479) 463-3340
Program phone
(479) 404-1250
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers

Washington Regional Medical Center GME Suite GME Suite 3215 N Northhills Blvd Fayetteville, AR 72703 Open in Google Maps

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers 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 Program IMG-friendly?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program offer?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program offers 2 first-year Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program received 535 applications and interviewed about 19.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program?

Applicants who sent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 19%.

Where is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program located?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers Program is located at Washington Regional Medical Center GME Suite GME Suite 3215 N Northhills Blvd Fayetteville, AR 72703. 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 Program?

The program director is Jay Hinkle. The program coordinator, Mayra Suchowski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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