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Pediatric Radiology Residency Program

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
Little Rock, AR
Continued AccreditationACGME #4240421005UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatric radiology residency program in Little Rock, AR. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $74,895. 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
1 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$74.9k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1991 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2009

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
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service

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

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
100%
x

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

Hours / week
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
8.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health. Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is a 336-bed, Magnet-recognized facility in Little Rock operating the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center; the state's only burn center; the state's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; the state's only pediatric intensive care unit; the state’s only pediatric surgery program with Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS); the state’s only magnetoencephalography (MEG) system for neurosurgical planning and cutting-edge research; and the state's only nationally recognized pediatric transport program. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric specialties (2022—2023): Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology. Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW), the first and only pediatric hospital in the Northwest Arkansas region, is a level IV pediatric trauma center. ACNW operates a 24-bed inpatient unit; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and Northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department, equipped with 30 exam rooms. Generous philanthropic and volunteer engagement has sustained Arkansas Children's since it began as an orphanage in 1912, and today ensures the system can deliver on its promise of unprecedented child health. To learn more, visit archildrens.org.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
336
Mid-size
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$29K
Research
$0
Payments
28

Top payer: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. ($10K)

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

NIH Research Funding (FY2026)
Total awarded
$63.6M
Active projects
~45

Source: NIH RePORTER — federal research grants awarded to this teaching hospital (last 3 fiscal years).

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
13,388
ED visits
48,852
Inpatient surgeries
4,923
Outpatient surgeries
9,602
Births
0
Daily census
196
Full-time staff
2,685

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Arkansas Children's Hospital · Little Rock, AR

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Primary
Little Rock, AR336 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,928/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~17.1% of pay
Take-home$4,928/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,070/mo
State tax$243/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $74,895 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

Jeremiah J Sabado, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Lacie F Covington, MBA

Program Coordinator

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 1 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 ~$1,070/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 (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 $74,895. 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 Pediatric radiology residency program positions as they appear.