University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

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

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Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity BasedLittle Rock, AR

Size

5 / year · 24 total

Training length

5 yr

Schedule

80 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

USMLE Step 2 CK250–274
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal11.7×
    35%
  • None
    3%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    33%
  • US DO
    5%
  • US IMG
    0%
  • Non-US IMG
    0%

Applications per year

703
2022
616
2023
464
2024
359
2025
288
2026

Compensation

$61,281 (avg)

Cost of living

$989/mo (−11%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$61,2812112
Year 2$63,6402112
Year 3$66,1022112
Year 4$68,7202112
Year 5$72,2382112

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD100%
  • DO0%
  • IMG0%

Sex

  • Female42%
  • Male58%

Tracks & recognition

Academic / clinician educator

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    99%
  • US DO

    1%
  • US IMG

    0%
  • Non-US IMG

    0%
By signal
  • Sent

    98%
  • Did Not Send

    3%
Applicants by signal
  • Sent

    78%
  • Did Not Send

    22%
Student type
This program Ortho avg
  • US MD Graduates

    100%
    79%
  • US-IMG

    0%
    1%
  • Non-US IMG

    0%
    1%
  • US DO Graduates

    0%
    19%
Sex
This program Ortho avg
  • Men

    58%
    77%
  • Women

    42%
    23%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Ortho avg
  • White

    92%
    70%
  • Asian

    4%
    17%
  • Black or African American

    4%
    6%
  • Other

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    0%
    1%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    0%
    10%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    1%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    88%
  • In-State

    13%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    90%
  • In-State

    10%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    7%
Top medical schools
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

    46%
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

    13%
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine

    8%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    100%
  • Ever Failed

    0%

Training sites

  • The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital

    Little Rock, AR

    Primary

    From published listing

  • UAMS Medical Center

    Little Rock, AR

    Primary

    From published listing

  • ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

    LITTLE ROCK, AR

    Participating
    • 153 staffed beds
    • 10,072 discharges
    • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 769k (2024)

    From published listing

  • John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital

    Little Rock, AR

    Participating
    • Part of Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)

    From published listing

  • CHI-ST VINCENT INFIRMARY

    LITTLE ROCK, AR

    Participating
    • 289 staffed beds
    • 15,144 discharges
    • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 769k (2024)
    • 2 months

    From published listing

  • Baptist Health Hospital

    Little Rock, AR

    Participating
    • 1 months

    From published listing

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Clinic on Rodney Parham Road

    Little Rock, AR

    Participating
    • UAMS Orthopaedic Clinics in Central Arkansas

    From published listing

  • Orthopaedic Clinic on Colonel Glenn Road

    Little Rock, AR

    Participating
    • UAMS Orthopaedic Clinics in Central Arkansas

    From published listing

Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)80
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingNo
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1018260C0
  • ACGME ID2600421094
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters2–4
  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterYes
Interviews
  • Interview typeIn person
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodDec 1, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027