Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Radiology-Diagnostic 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
4200421012
Program director
Rachel Taylor
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
648
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
43%
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 Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 648 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 43% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 and 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed34%
  • Silver signal: interviewed20%
  • No signal: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
7
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates46%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White62%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Taylor
Program coordinator
Alysia Schrader
Coordinator phone
(501) 603-1595
Program phone
(501) 686-5348
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

Department of Radiology 4301 W. Markham, Slot 556 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 43% 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 Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% 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 7 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 7 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 648 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

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 34% of the time, silver signals about 20%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

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 Department of Radiology 4301 W. Markham, Slot 556 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 Rachel Taylor. The program coordinator, Alysia Schrader, is the usual contact for application questions.

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