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Family Medicine Residency Program

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers
Fayetteville, AR
Continued AccreditationACGME #1200400003J1J-1

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers is an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program in Fayetteville, AR. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 5 residents in training. It reports 75% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $61,280. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
5 residents · 12 approved
PGY-1 salary
$61.3k
IMG percentage
75%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1582120C7

Accredited since 2022 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2024

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1582120C7
NRMP identifier
Match status
initial
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “UAMS Regional Centers-AR”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Rural

Rural

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
75%
x
US MD
25%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
25%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.9
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown
Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
25
Community size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Mortality0 better · 1 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 3 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 7 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
285
ED visits
8,160
Inpatient surgeries
17
Outpatient surgeries
601
Births
0
Daily census
3
Full-time staff
88

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Mercy Hospital Berryville · Berryville, AR

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Mercy Hospital Berryville

Primary
Berryville, AR25 beds

Washington Regional Medical Center

Fayetteville, AR360 beds

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Little Rock, AR336 beds

UAMS Northwest

Fayetteville, AR

Mercy Clinic Family Medicine-Berryville

Berryville, AR

Washington Regional Eureka Springs Family Clinic

Eureka Springs, AR

Mercy Clinic Pediatrics

Lowell, AR

Arkansas Orthopedic and Sports Medicine PA

Harrison, AR

Brighton Ridge Therapy and Living Center

Eureka Springs, AR

Carroll County Local Health Unit-Berryville

Berryville, AR

Boone County Health Unit-Harrison

Harrison, AR

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,648/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~24.7% of pay
Take-home$3,648/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,260/mo
State tax$199/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $61,280 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

State Income Tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Ronald K Brimberry, MD

Program Director, UAMS Regional Centers RTP (Berryville/Eureka Springs) Family Medicine, Clinical Attending Family Medicine

Program Director

Ms. Kelly Huntley

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers located?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers is located in Fayetteville, AR.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers has approximately 5 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
Median rent near Fayetteville, AR is ~$1,260/month for a 1BR and ~$1,195/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 75% of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers require?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers reports a PGY-1 salary of $61,280. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Family Medicine residency program positions as they appear.