PSYCHIATRY

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

Little Rock, Arkansas

ACGME ID4000422014
Program Code1018400C0
NRMP Code1018400C0

UAMS Psychiatry trains knowledgeable, well-rounded psychiatrists with a strong foundation in clinical care, professionalism, and leadership. Residents

Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

8

Interviews Last Year

56

Application Deadline

December 1, 2026

Year 1 Seats

8

Interviews Last Year

56
35%

Interview Ratio

7

% US MD

79.3

% IMG

0
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Interviews Last Year

56

Interview to Seat Ratio

7

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$61,281
PGY-2
$63,640
PGY-3
$66,102

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

8

Year 2 Size

8

Year 3 Size

8

Application Deadline

December 1, 2026

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

32

Accredited Length

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.9

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

50

Contact Details

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Contact Email

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Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

University-based

Program Code

1018400C0

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

8

Year 2 Program Size

8

Year 3 Program Size

8

% IMG Residents

0 %

% US MD Residents

79.3 %

% DO Residents

20.7 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

4 yrs

Total Positions

32

Total Physician Faculty

30

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.9

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

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

15 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

15 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

50 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

12 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.7

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

December 1, 2026

Interviews Conducted Last Year

56

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1018400C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2026-01-30

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-01 to 2027-01-29

Start Dates

July | January | Negotiable

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Sponsor Institution

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

Primary Institution

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Participant Institutions

UAMS Medical Center | Arkansas Children's Hospital | Arkansas State Hospital (DBHS) | Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Annual Hospital Admissions

8541

Annual ED Visits

23541

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

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