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Family Medicine Residency Program

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers
Batesville, AR
Continued AccreditationACGME #1200400727

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers is an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program in Batesville, AR. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 18 residents in training. It reports 44.4% IMG residents 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
6
18 residents · 18 approved
PGY-1 salary
$61.3k
IMG percentage
44.4%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1582120C6

Accredited since 2018 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2021

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
Incl. faculty
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1582120C6
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
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

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
44%
x
US MD
33%
x
DO
22%
x
Women
28%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

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
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
15
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.3
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
2
Support team size

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Located in Batesville, Arkansas, White River Health is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare in North Central Arkansas through inpatient and outpatient services as well as community outreach. With two hospital campuses, one in Batesville and one in Mountain View plus outpatient care centers and clinic offices throughout the region, WRH offers quality patient care and a healing environment—all right here at home. MISSION The mission of White River Health is to provide quality healthcare and improve the health of our communities. VISION The Vision of White River Health is to provide an environment where patients choose to receive care, employees desire to work, physicians want to practice and families and visitors feel welcome. VALUES (C.A.R.E) Compassion - We foster a culture of empathy, caring, and concern. Accountability - Through integrity and honesty, we take ownership of our responsibilities and actions to promote trust. Respect - We treat each individual with dignity, encourage creativity, and assist one another to reach our fullest potential Excellence - We strive to consistently achieve the highest standards of performance through continuous improvement in patient care, quality and innovation. Safety - Create an environment committed to zero preventable harm. FACILITIES & SERVICE AREAS White River Health (WRH) is an acute care, multi-facility, not-for-profit, regional referral center serving North Central Arkansas since 1976, when it was established as the White River Medical Center (WRMC). In 1999, WRH added Stone County Medical Center (SCMC), located in Mountain View, to the growing number of service locations. The WRH service area now includes ten counties: Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and parts of Cleburne, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Van Buren, and White.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
226
Mid-size
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
7,465
ED visits
26,652
Inpatient surgeries
1,229
Outpatient surgeries
2,937
Births
971
Daily census
104
Full-time staff
1,321

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: White River Medical Center · Batesville, AR

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

White River Medical Center

Primary
Batesville, AR226 beds

Wood-Lawn Heights

Batesville, AR

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,158/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~14.7% of pay
Take-home$4,158/mo
Rent (1BR)$750/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

County figures for Independence County, Arkansas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$56,009
−$23k vs US median
Avg Commute
20 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

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

People

Leadership

Michael J Weaver, MD

Program Director, Assistant Professor-Family Medicine

Program Director

Ms. Brandi Henley, BS

Residency 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 Batesville, 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 18 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
Median rent near Batesville, AR is ~$750/month for a 1BR and ~$863/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 — 44.4% 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 does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
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.