SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Surgery 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
4400421029
Program director
Melissa Kost
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
788
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
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 Surgery residency program in Little Rock, Arkansas, sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 788 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
12.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White77%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Kost
Program coordinator
Carol Crowley
Coordinator phone
(501) 686-6627
Sponsoring institution
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine

Department of Surgery, #520 4301 West Markham Street 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 3% of residents at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 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 788 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Surgery, #520 4301 West Markham Street 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 Melissa Kost. The program coordinator, Carol Crowley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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