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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

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

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SurgeryUniversity BasedLittle Rock, AR

Size

11 / year · 32 total

Training length

5 yr

Schedule

80 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

USMLE Step 2 CK238–270
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal5×
    35%
  • None
    7%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    22%
  • US DO
    11%
  • US IMG
    0%
  • Non-US IMG
    0%

Applications per year

840
2022
845
2023
833
2024
816
2025
788
2026

Compensation

$59,786 (−2%)

Cost of living

$989/mo (−11%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$59,7862112
Year 2$62,0882112
Year 3$64,4902112
Year 4$67,0442112
Year 5$70,4762112

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD94%
  • DO7%
  • IMG0%

Sex

  • Female61%
  • Male39%

Tracks & recognition

Research / fellow

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree

  • US MD

    85%

  • US DO

    15%

  • US IMG

    0%

  • Non-US IMG

    0%
By signal

  • Sent

    56%

  • Did Not Send

    44%
Applicants by signal

  • Did Not Send

    80%

  • Sent

    20%
Student type
This program Surgery avg

  • US MD Graduates

    90%
    61%

  • US DO Graduates

    6%
    21%

  • Non-US IMG

    3%
    9%

  • US-IMG

    0%
    9%
Sex
This program Surgery avg

  • Women

    58%
    50%

  • Men

    42%
    50%

  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%

  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Surgery avg

  • White

    77%
    59%

  • Asian

    10%
    23%

  • Black or African American

    10%
    8%

  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    3%
    12%

  • Other

    0%
    0%

  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%

  • Middle Eastern or North African

    0%
    3%

  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%

  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Geographic preference

  • Aligned

    79%

  • No Preference

    12%

  • Not Aligned

    8%
Home state

  • Out-of-State

    90%

  • In-State

    10%
Med school state

  • Out-of-State

    92%

  • In-State

    8%
Career plans

  • Practice Full-time

    10%
Top medical schools

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

    48%

  • Tulane University School of Medicine

    6%

  • Indiana University School of Medicine

    6%

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

    6%
Exam history

  • Never Failed

    100%

  • Ever Failed

    0%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)80
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingNo
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1018440P0, 1018440C0
  • ACGME ID4400421029
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3–4
  • Chair letterYes
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
  • H-1B Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeIn person
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodOct 19, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027