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Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Undergrad: Pittsburg State University Medical School: University of Missouri – Columbia
Why I chose UAMS: I wanted to train at UAMS because of its culture of excellence and commitment to resident education. There was a strong sense of camaraderie among the faculty and residents on interview day that stood out to me. Additionally, the opportunity to gain cleft palate experience during residency was a unique aspect of the program that further solidified my decision.
What I do in my free time: My main hobby is spending time with my wife and six-month-old daughter. I also love playing pickleball, disc golf, or anything that will get me outdoors and active. My wife and I also love trying new foods and restaurants.
Fun Fact: I worked as a part-time mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs football team throughout undergraduate and medical school.
Hometown: Okoboji, Iowa
Undergrad: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Why I chose UAMS: I chose UAMS because of the reputation for strong surgical training and supportive faculty.
What I like about our program: I like how close and supportive the residents are with each other. I also like how approachable and supportive all of the faculty are both professionally and personally.
What I like about Little Rock: There are lots of great hiking and biking trails in and around Little Rock. I like that there are plenty of different restaurants and entertainment options while still being a convenient and affordable city.
Hometown: Cabot, Arkansas
Undergrad: Crowder College and University of Arkansas
Medical School: UAMS
Why I chose UAMS: UAMS was my top choice for residency due to the amount and quality of surgical training the residents receive here. I wanted a program that not only prepared me for any fellowship but also made me an extremely competent surgeon out of residency. Besides the training, the comradery displayed between the residents and attendings is second to none.
What I like about Little Rock: I enjoy living in Little Rock for many reasons. I can get anywhere in the city relatively fast with little to no traffic, which is rare for larger cities. I also enjoy the variety of restaurants that you can’t find anywhere else. It is also easy to get to all the great activities Arkansas has to offer like Oaklawn and cheering on the Hogs in Northwest Arkansas.
What I like about our faculty: The faculty at UAMS is committed to fostering a healthy learning environment while also challenging their residents both surgically and medically. The way the attendings interacted with the residents outside the hospital showed they were invested in them personally as well as professionally.
What I do in my free time: In my free time I love to golf, watch sports, and go hunting. I have been a Razorback fan since I was little, and I rarely miss watching or listening to a game if possible. I also love just chilling around the house with my wife and dog.
Hometown: Hot Springs, AR
Undergrad: University of Tulsa
Medical School: UAMS
Why I chose UAMS: I wanted to train at UAMS because I was able to witness the level of skill that our residents had at the end of their training. They were able to operate at such a high level that I knew I would leave being an exceptional surgeon. We also provide a private practice experience which I found to be uncommon on the interview trail.
What I like about Little Rock: I enjoy living in Little Rock because it provides the perfect opportunity to develop strong community while providing so many options for spending time outside. I like to play sand volleyball, pickle ball, and pick up basketball. My wife and I love to go to the farmer’s market downtown and walk our dogs along the Arkansas river trail.
What I like about our faculty: Our faculty take an active role in our education both in didactics and in the hospital. As an intern, they have been patient with my learning but also push me to fine tune my skills. They make me think through my questions while guiding me in my education.
What I do in my free time: I love to watch and play sports in my free time. I try to squeeze in golf when I can, play pickle ball, spike ball and whatever anyone else is down to play. My wife and I love to host people for dinner and cookouts, and I love to work in my yard!
Hometown: Springfield, MO
Undergrad: Miami of Ohio
Medical School: UAMS
Why I chose UAMS: UAMS was my top choice for residency due to the surgical experience, educational opportunities, and encouraging environment. The residents feel this program prepares them well to be very competent surgeons. In addition, I feel this program was strong in otology and pediatrics which appealed to me.
What I like about Little Rock: I came to Little Rock from out of state for medical school and it quickly grew on me. The southern hospitality is real, and Little Rock provides a diverse patient population. In addition, the cost of living is low and there are numerous opportunities for outdoor adventures.
What I like about our faculty: Our faculty are committed to encouraging us to be the best surgeons we can be. We get very early operative experience. As a new intern, I have already been involved many cases and feel the faculty have guided and supported me through them well.
What I do in my free time: I like to run, bike, do yoga, and play with my dog. In addition, I like to hike and have been to over 30 national parks! I’ve recently gotten into cooking and love baking cookies.
Hometown: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Undergrad: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Medical School: UAMS
Why I chose UAMS: I wanted to join this family of residents. When I was a medical student here, I was invited to a few weekly get togethers and it looked like a great group of friends. They also have a tradition of matching residents into specialties at highly competitive programs across the nation.
What I like about Little Rock: You’re never far from something to do. Between Argenta, Hillcrest, Heights, and Downtown there is always live music, outdoor festivals, or a new place to grab a drink within 15 minutes of my house. Outside the city you can quickly get to the Ouachita National Forest, Greer’s Ferry Lake, or Hot Springs for a weekend in nature!
What I like about our faculty: At work: They have a great sense of what you need to succeed and treat each resident as an individual learner. Whether in clinic or the operating room you will quickly gain confidence and be given ample opportunity to practice with (supervised) independence. Outside of work: The faculty host us to their homes frequently for didactic activities. If you are at the Children’s Hospital stick around at the end of the week and ask Dr. Richter about Friday afternoon club! Our administrative team also sets up department events for everyone’s family to join.
What I do in my free time: I like to keep busy even on weekends I’m off call. In the spring and summer, I make a point to float the rivers in north Arkansas every few weeks. The rest of the year I try to catch the Razorbacks playing football or basketball with my friends.
Little Rock Fun Fact: Every fall Little Rock hosts an international cheese dip festival where you can sample different recipes carrying around a muffin pan. Rumor has it the first cheese dip was melted here in 1935. I'll be a fourth time participant this fall, AMA.
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Undergraduate: University of Central Florida
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Fun Facts: I love playing volleyball, spike ball, working out, and used to breakdance competitively.
What do you like about our program? The residents here just look out for each other, which is comforting to know you always have support from your cohort.
What do you like about Little Rock? I love that we have all four seasons here, and I'm still able to do the things I love as well as try new things such as floating the Buffalo.
Why did you choose UAMS? I chose UAMS partly because of the strong surgical volume in pediatrics and head/neck, and I also came here because the culture within the resident cohort is so supportive.
Hometown: Bentonville, Arkansas
Undergraduate: University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Why I chose UAMS: Growing up in Arkansas, I decided to return to UAMS for my away rotation. I fell in love with the family feel of the program. Faculty and upper-level residents are not only invested in your growth as residents, but also personally. I have found incredible lifelong mentors here at UAMS.
What I like about Little Rock: Arkansas as a whole is filled with beautiful scenery. I never get tired of seeing endless rolling hill in central Arkansas from the top floor of the hospital. Additionally, life in here is easy and affordable. No struggles of big cities.
What I like about our faculty: Our faculty here provide a perfect balance of autonomy and guidance surgically and clinically. We have strong staff at UAMS, VA, and Children’s Hospital.
What I do in my free time: Having a baby at home, I love to spend my free time with my family. Asides from this, we love to take short trips to lakes and hiking trails in Ozark.
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
Undergraduate: University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Medical School: UAMS
Fun Facts: Love making charcuterie boards for holidays and celebrations!
What do you like about our program? The thing that most appealed to me as a medical student was the early operative experience and the unity between the residents.
What do you like about Arkansas: Arkansas has so much nature. It is easy to go on a quick walk or take a day trip to experience the outdoors. Also, Arkansas is so affordable which makes living on a resident salary super easy.
Why did you choose Arkansas: I fell in love with the program as a medical student and knew this was a program I would do well in.
Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Undergrad: Duke University
Medical School: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Fun Fact: I received my Ph.D. from UNC Chapel Hill with a research focus in developing networks-based tools for the analysis of genomic data with an interest in oncology. I hope to use my quantitative training towards contributing to our understanding of the biology of head and neck cancer.
Why I chose UAMS: The closeknit nature of the faculty and trainees was a huge draw for me for choosing UAMS. This was very apparent even after the brief interview process. Many of the residents had young families which I could tell were seen as an asset rather than a burden on the program. As a father of two this was a huge priority for our family, and we have felt incredibly supported by the program since arriving here. Little Rock is incredibly affordable, and we have been able to comfortably achieve our goal of owning our own house.
Fun Fact/Hobbies: I am the latest in a long line of ENTs with my grandfather, father, uncle, and most recently my brother represented in the field. I spend almost all of my spare time outside of residency with his wife, Elizabeth and our two sons, William Jr. and Charlie.
Hometown: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Undergrad: University of Arkansas
Medical School: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Why I chose UAMS: I chose UAMS for the robust clinical experience offered and camaraderie between the residents. The close-knit relationships amongst the resident classes was an obvious and welcome quality.
What I like about Little Rock: Little Rock is very affordable, quaint, and livable. It is easy to have a family, own a home, and pursue hobbies while in residency.
What I like about our faculty: Our faculty care about both personal and professional development. They take time to develop relationships with each resident and provide individualized mentorship.
What I do in my free time: I love to spend time with my wife and dogs. I frequently ride bikes, go to concerts, and enjoy various outdoor hobbies that Arkansas affords the opportunity to pursue.
Hometown: White Hall, Arkansas
Undergraduate: University of Arkansas
Medical School: UAMS
Fun Facts: A few of my favorite things include spending time with my husband, our two dogs Murphy and Oliver, riding bikes, and watching football.
What do you like about our program: I chose this program for the people and robust surgical experience. The residency program has a family feel with support and encouragement. The surgical training is unmatched, especially in pediatrics and head and neck oncology.
What do you like about Little Rock: Little Rock is a city with very "easy living." It is a drivable city with everything accessible within a 20-minute drive with rare traffic. The cost of living is affordable, allowing for activities outside of the hospital. The food scene is diverse.
Hometown: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Undergraduate: Texas Christian University
Medical School: UAMS
Why I chose UAMS: I ultimately chose UAMS because it was where I didn't have a doubt in my mind I would leave after five years a well-trained, well-rounded surgeon. Also helps that I knew I would get along with the faculty and residents!
What I like about Little Rock: My favorite things about Little Rock are the food and the proximity to great walking trails. My husband and I love that the River Trail is ten minutes away, and our favorite lake is only 45!
What I like about our faculty: Our faculty give us the perfect balance of clinical education and graded autonomy in the OR. I feel like they are all very approachable and if you show a genuine interest, they are ready teach and help you reach your full potential.
What I do in my free time: When I have free time you can find me at the lake, watching the Razorbacks (hopefully win), or enjoying a nice dinner or happy hour with friends!