Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Residency Program
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional CentersUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers is an ACGME-accredited university-based Sports medicine (Family medicine) residency program in Fayetteville, AR. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports 50% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $68,720. 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
Accredited since 2015 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2018
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareOther
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 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
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Mission Statement: WelcomeHealth provides quality medical care, dental care and support services in partnership with other community resources to low-income individuals regardless of their ability to pay. WelcomeHealth provides opportunities for and encourages a spirit of volunteerism and service to the community. For over 32 years, WelcomeHealth (formerly known as the Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center) has been providing free medical and dental care to low-income residents in need of quality healthcare. Patients that do no make more than 200% above federal poverty level quality for our services regardless of their insurance status.
Primary teaching site: UAMS Northwest · Fayetteville, AR
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
UAMS Northwest
PrimaryPhysicians' Specialty Hospital
Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists
University of Arkansas Department of Athletics
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $68,720 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,650/mo · 56 days on market3.57% rental listings MoM
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Washington County, Arkansas (US Census ACS).
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
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.
- What type of program is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers is a university-based residency program.
- 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 2 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 — 50% 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 $68,720. 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 Sports medicine (Family medicine) residency program positions as they appear.