FAMILY MEDICINE

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

Jonesboro, Arkansas

ACGME ID1200421406
Program Code1582120C2
NRMP Code1582120C2

Jonesboro is unique in that most of our surrounding communities are rural but our city is not. This provides a wide range of health disparities at our

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

8

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Interviews Last Year

87

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Year 1 Seats

8

Interviews Last Year

87
55%

Interview Ratio

10.9

% US MD

30.4

% IMG

34.8
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

No

Graduation Year Requirement

3

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

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

Interviews Last Year

87

Interview to Seat Ratio

10.9

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$61,280
PGY-2
$63,640
PGY-3
$66,102

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

217-256

Silver Signal → Invite

41%

Gold Signal → Invite

19%

No Signal → Invite

78%

US IMG → Invite

0%

Non-US IMG → Invite

0%

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

8

Year 2 Size

8

Year 3 Size

8

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

24

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.4

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

65

Contact Details

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Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1582120C2

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

No

Year Of Graduation Limit

3

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

8

Year 2 Program Size

8

Year 3 Program Size

8

% IMG Residents

34.8 %

% US MD Residents

30.4 %

% DO Residents

34.8 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

24

Total Physician Faculty

11

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.4

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

61280

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)

65 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

87

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

1582120C2

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-06 to 2026-01-10

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-05 to 2027-01-09

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

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

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Contact Number

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital

Sponsor Institution

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers

Primary Institution

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital

Participant Institutions

St Bernards Medical Center | NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital | Jonesboro Surgical Associates | Otolaryngology and Facial Surgery Center | Ob/Gyn Associates Ltd | Children's Clinic

Annual Hospital Admissions

11087

Annual ED Visits

42310

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • 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

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

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Grenada 1

Charles Sarpong, M.D.

St. George University

True Blue, Grenada

United States 14

Christian Williams, M.D.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Dylan Fedor, D.O.

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Old Westbury, NY, United States

Jaclyn Barnard, D.O.

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fort Smith, AR, United States

Olivia Loiacano, D.O.

NYITCOM at Arkansas State

Jonesboro, AR, United States

Phillip Ross, M.D.

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Max Bacot, D.O.

NYIT College of Medicine at Arkansas State

Jonesboro, AR, United States

Kirby Curtis, D.O.

NYITCOM in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR, United States

Olivia Ostermann, D.O.

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Spencer Parnell, M.D.

UAMS Northwest

Fayetteville, AR, United States

Michael Branscum, D.O.

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY, United States

Ashley Haynes, M.D.

UAMS in Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, United States

Jessica Smith, M.D.

University of Missouri in Kansas City

Kansas City, MO, United States

Timothy Spiva, M.D.

UAMS

Little Rock, AR, United States

Kelsey Vinson, D.O.

NYITCOM at Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro, AR, United States

Anguilla 1

Cole Milam, M.D.

Saint James School of Medicine

The Valley, Anguilla

Samoa 1

Cathy Dorris, M.D.

Oceania University of Medicine

Apia, Samoa

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1

Damian Sidorski, M.D.

Trinity School of Medicine

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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