Baptist Health - UAMS Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in North Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by Baptist Health - UAMS.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.