Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers a rigorous clinical experience focusing on a diverse patient population. The residents work at UAMS Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System, which is the state's only academic medical center. The program emphasizes teamwork and camaraderie among residents, cultivating a collegial atmosphere during training. Residents gain valuable experience treating a wide range of medical conditions due to referrals received from across Arkansas.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the provided text. There is no information regarding the IMG applicants, eligibility for international graduates, or IMG acceptance rates. Therefore, based on the available details, the program may not be explicitly IMG-friendly.
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Program Website
Address
4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Program Director
Dr. Keyur Vyas
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster is not available; therefore, specific details about current PGY-1 residents cannot be provided.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The primary goal of our program is to provide comprehensive clinical training to fully prepare residents for their chosen career paths after residency. Emphasis is placed on rigorous clinical experiences centered around a diverse patient population.
Application
No specific application details are provided in the text, including deadlines and requirements.
# of Locations
Residents will work at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System, which are the two main patient care locations for the program.
Fellowship
The program aims to provide comprehensive clinical training, but there are no specific details about fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths mentioned in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
As the only academic medical center in the state of Arkansas, UAMS residents care for a diverse populace with a breadth of pathologies, many referred from across the state for subspecialty care. The program emphasizes teamwork and camaraderie, offering a supportive training environment.
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Call System
# of Years of Program
The residency program is typically completed in three years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive clinical training, teamwork, camaraderie among residents, diverse population of patients.
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