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

Psychiatry 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
4000422014
Program director
Abigail Richison
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
485
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
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 Psychiatry residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 485 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, research and women's health 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women77%
  • Men23%
  • White87%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Abigail Richison
Program coordinator
LaTanya Poole
Coordinator phone
(501) 526-8161
Program phone
(501) 526-8121
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

UAMS 4301 West Markham Mail Slot 589 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?

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 UAMS 4301 West Markham Mail Slot 589 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 Abigail Richison. The program coordinator, LaTanya Poole, is the usual contact for application questions.