Applicant Information

Wellness is a top priority at UAMS. The OB/GYN wellness committee arranged for Dr. Puru Thapa, director of Faculty and Resident Wellness services, to host a mindfulness session.

Per APGO and CREOG guidelines, the deadline for applications is October 1, 2023. Interview offers will be released on October 24, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central time with rolling offers to follow. Interviews will begin no earlier than October 31, 2023, and continue through January. An interview invitation response must be received within 48 hours. All applicants will be updated on the status of their application by December 2, 2023.

Our program’s interview day will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and consists of a half-day session of interviews with both faculty and residents. We are always sure to leave lots of time for questions and answers and are also open to second looks. However, due to COVID-19 and our efforts to keep all interested parties and our team members safe, all interviews for the 2024-2025 intern class will be conducted virtually per recommendations from APGO, CREOG, and UAMS. More information on the format of the day will be made available upon extension of an invitation to interview.

We recruit five PGY-1 positions each academic year. Applications are accepted only through Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and considered complete when all of the following documentation has been provided.

Application Requirements

(dates are subject to change)

1. Completed ERAS application
2. Medical school Dean’s letter
3. Medical school transcript
4. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USLME) Steps 1 and 2 scores (Passing score on first attempt is required)
5. Three letters of recommendation (Letter from the Chair is not required)

• One of the letters of recommendation should be in Standard Letter of Recommendation (SLOE) format. This will replace one of the traditional letters of recommendation.  The updated 2023-2024 SLOE template and applicable resources can be found at https://apgo.org/page/rrrapplicant.
• We do not offer observerships or externships. Second look visits may be arranged but will not be allowed until after the Programs Rank Order List is submitted in February 2024.
• This residency program does not sponsor H-1B or J-1 visa status. For information on other non-immigrant visa types, or if you have questions, visit the UAMS Immigration Services page, or contact UAMS Immigration Services at AskImmigration@uams.edu.