Application Process
Eligible trainees must be graduates of an Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACMGE)-approved Pediatric, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds residency in the United States.
Applications are only received through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and positions filled through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).
Application Requirements
- Online application through ERAS
- Personal Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE scores
- Immigration Visa copy (if applicable)
- ECFMG (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does your program sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Our program is not able to sponsor visas at this time. However, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of visa status.
When is your application deadline? How will we be notified of an invitation for an interview and how are interviews scheduled?
Applications are reviewed in July when ERAS submissions open. The application deadline to be considered for an interview is typically the beginning of August. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via email through Thalamus, our recruitment platform used to manage the entire process from start to finish. Interviews are held virtually via Thalamus Video from mid-September through mid-October.
What are your benefits, salary, and terms and conditions for an appointment at the UAMS Allergy and Immunology fellowship program?
Please refer to the Housestaff Handbook for questions regarding benefits, leave and additional benefits, professional requirements, support services, work environment, GMEC policies, and sample contracts.
Are there funds for CME, conferences, or board prep?
Yes. Each fellow receives an annual educational fund of $1,000 to use for CME, conferences, board preparation, or other educational material. In addition, the program maintains a supplemental fellows’ fund to support the individual needs or interests not covered by their educational fund.
What is the call schedule like?
Fellows will be exposed to 16 weeks of inpatient call as part of their clinical training. The first-year fellow will complete approximately 10 weeks of call, while the second-year fellow is committed to 6 weeks of call to allow for more focus on research.
What is the cost of living and quality of life like in Little Rock, Arkansas?
According to Numbeo.com (2026), Little Rock offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to many U.S. cities. Average rent per month for a 1–3-bedroom apartment in the Little Rock averages between $1,135-$1,548. The cost of living in Little Rock is 38.1% lower than in New York City. The average rent in Little Rock is also 77.9% lower than in New York City. Little Rock also rated as having a “Very High” Quality of Life. This makes it an attractive and practical place for fellows to live during training.
For more information, please contact the Allergy-Immunology Fellowship Coordinator:
