PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Baptist Health - UAMS Program

Psychiatry residency program in North Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Health - UAMS.

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About Baptist Health - UAMS Program

ACGME code
4000400002
Program director
Prasad Padala
Location
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
465
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
23%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Baptist Health - UAMS Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in North Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Health - UAMS. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 465 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
15.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White55%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native14%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Prasad Padala
Program coordinator
Kimberly Briggs
Coordinator phone
(501) 534-4350
Program phone
(501) 534-4360
Sponsoring institution
Baptist Health - UAMS

3201 Springhill Drive Suite 200 North Little Rock, AR 72117 Open in Google Maps

Baptist Health - UAMS Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baptist Health - UAMS Program sponsor visas?

Baptist Health - UAMS Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Baptist Health - UAMS Program IMG-friendly?

About 23% of residents at Baptist Health - UAMS Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Baptist Health - UAMS Program offer?

Baptist Health - UAMS Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baptist Health - UAMS Program?

Baptist Health - UAMS Program received 465 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baptist Health - UAMS Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baptist Health - UAMS Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Baptist Health - UAMS Program located?

Baptist Health - UAMS Program is located at 3201 Springhill Drive Suite 200 North Little Rock, AR 72117. Its sponsoring institution is Baptist Health - UAMS.

Who is the program director of Baptist Health - UAMS Program?

The program director is Prasad Padala. The program coordinator, Kimberly Briggs, is the usual contact for application questions.