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

Public Health and General Preventive Medicine 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
3800400001
Program director
Bala Simon
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program is a university Based Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research and rural tracks.

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Bala Simon
Program coordinator
Stacey Ball
Coordinator phone
(501) 686-5440
Program phone
(501) 766-8933
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

4301 W Markham Slot 530 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.

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. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 240.

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 0%.

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 W Markham Slot 530 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 Bala Simon. The program coordinator, Stacey Ball, is the usual contact for application questions.

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