FAMILY MEDICINE

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (West) Program

Fort Smith, Arkansas

ACGME ID1200421034

NRMP Code3003120C0

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

121

Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

Year 1 Seats

Interviews Last Year

121

67%

Interview Ratio

13.4

% US MD

14.8

% IMG

55.6

J-1 VisaAccepts

H-1B VisaAccepts

F-1 VisaNo

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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

No

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

121

Interview to Seat Ratio

13.4

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1

196

Step 2 CK

214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1

$61,281

PGY-2

$63,640

PGY-3

$66,102

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

218-256

Silver Signal → Invite

65%

Gold Signal → Invite

29%

No Signal → Invite

87%

US IMG → Invite

4%

Non-US IMG → Invite

0%

Highlights

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

Year 2 Size

Year 3 Size

Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

Offers Preliminary Positions

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

Accredited Length

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.3

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

Contact Details

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Contact Phone

Contact Email

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Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

Year 2 Program Size

Year 3 Program Size

% IMG Residents

55.6 %

% US MD Residents

14.8 %

% DO Residents

29.6 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

Total Physician Faculty

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.3

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

61281

Year 2 Compensation

63640

Year 3 Compensation

66102

PGY-1 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

21 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

72 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.6

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

Interviews Conducted Last Year

121

NRMP Codes

3003120C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-11 to 2026-02-01

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-11 to 2027-02-01

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

Faculty Letter Required

Specialty Letter Required

Grad Year Limit N/A

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers

Sponsor Institution

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers

Primary Institution

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers

Participant Institutions

Johnson Dermatology | Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center | Methodist Health and Rehab | Baptist Health-Fort Smith | Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

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Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience

PGY-1 Residents

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Saint Lucia 1

Harleen Bhatti, M.D.

International American University College of Medicine

Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia

Pakistan 5

Wisam Chaudhary, M.D.

Dow International Medical College

Karachi, Pakistan

Kiran Qureshi, M.D.

Dow International Medical College

Karachi, Pakistan

Mansoor Farooq, M.D.

Dow International Medical College

Karachi, Pakistan

Hajrah Farooqi, M.D.

Dow International Medical College

Karachi, Pakistan

Ghazia Shamim, M.D.

Dow International Medical College

Karachi, Pakistan