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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Little Rock, AR
Continued AccreditationACGME #2800421012UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Little Rock, AR. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 14 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $61,281. 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
3
14 residents · 15 approved
PGY-1 salary
$61.3k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1018280C0

Accredited since 1970 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2012

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. chair, faculty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1018280C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Univ of Arkansas COM-Little Rock-AR”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
43%
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
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.5
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

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Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

UAMS MEDICAL CENTER is a medical practice company based out of 4601 W MARKHAM ST, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.

Star Rating
2 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
507
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 7 same · 2 worse

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

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 12 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$361K
Research
$0
Payments
74

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($113K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
22,548
ED visits
55,025
Inpatient surgeries
8,799
Outpatient surgeries
8,848
Births
3,229
Daily census
398
Full-time staff
3,565

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: UAMS Medical Center · Little Rock, AR

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

UAMS Medical Center

Primary
Little Rock, AR507 beds

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Little Rock, AR336 beds

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Little Rock, AR507 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,013/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~17.5% of pay
Take-home$4,013/mo
Rent (1BR)$895/mo
State tax$199/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $61,281 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

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

State Income Tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$60,385
−$18k 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

Adam B Johnson, MD, PhD

Program Director, Associate Professor

Program Director

Richard Harper

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Samantha Ketcher

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Jerrod Gray

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine 8000400009 - Little Rock, AR

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine located?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is located in Little Rock, AR.
What type of program is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine has approximately 14 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine?
Median rent near Little Rock, AR is ~$895/month for a 1BR and ~$963/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 (UAMS) College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. 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 (UAMS) College of Medicine require?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine 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 (UAMS) College of Medicine?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $61,281. 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 (UAMS) College of Medicine?
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 (UAMS) College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine 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 Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency program positions as they appear.