Ophthalmology Residency Program
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Ophthalmology residency program in Little Rock, AR. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 16 residents in training. It reports 20% 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.
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Overview
4 years · Last ACGME review 2026
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
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
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
The UAMS Graduate School is home to several graduate programs leading to Graduate Certificates, MS, and PhD degrees. We have programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Regulatory Sciences, Nursing Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, the Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Communication Sciences and Disorders. We have very strong affiliations with the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, and Public Health as well as the interdisciplinary institutes that include the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, Psychiatric Research Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute, Translational Research Institute, and multiple clinical centers here at UAMS. These collaborations add strength to our graduate programs in the basic and clinical sciences and creates a remarkable network of opportunities for our graduate students. We are proud of the excellent education we provide and the fascinating research we conduct. The UAMS Graduate School is one of the most exciting academic environments in Arkansas and a nexus for some of the most innovative biomedical research in the nation.
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.
Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($113K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Primary teaching site: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine · Little Rock, AR
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
PrimaryUAMS Medical Center
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Location
Purchasing power
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.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,375/mo · 41 days on market0% rental listings MoM
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Pulaski 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 (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 16 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)?
- Yes — 20% of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine'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 (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 Ophthalmology residency program positions as they appear.