Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine.

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

ACGME code
3000421024
Program director
Vijay Patel
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
545
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
65%
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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 545 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 65% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 52 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

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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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
545
Interview rate
10.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates24%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs41%

Demographics

  • Women82%
  • Men18%
  • White53%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Vijay Patel
Program coordinator
Renee Baldwin
Coordinator phone
(501) 603-1508
Program phone
(423) 242-8058
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

4301 West Markham St Department of Pathology, #517 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 65% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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 545 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

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 West Markham St Department of Pathology, #517 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 Vijay Patel. The program coordinator, Renee Baldwin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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