PGY-1

Medical School: Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Pondicherry

Home Town: Puducherry, India

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: I love working here. 

Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Home Town: Russellville, AR

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: it's home for me and part of the community where I want to give back. This program was also affirmed for me after my audition seeing how the program aligned with my values & interests and how there was such an overwhelming sense of familial community everywhere.

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Home Town: Frisco, TX

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: because of its strong reputation in providing quality training and experience to residents. I knew that this residency program would give me the tools necessary to be able to follow my career goals, such as pursuing a fellowship, with enough experience under my belt to feel confident in any field I choose. Additionally, having completed my medical school in Arkansas, I have grown to recognize the patient population, and I wanted to give back to the state that gave me the opportunity to follow my dreams of becoming a physician.

Medical School: Oceania University of Medicine

Home Town: Oklahoma City, OK 

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: I enjoy living in Arkansas; I was impressed with the faculty; the hospital is committed to find new ways to provide exceptional patient care.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Home Town: Greenwood, AR

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: I have wanted to work at Arkansas Children's since I began volunteering in 2016 with the Miss Arkansas Organization! I have a passion for Arkansas and want to serve the children who live here. 

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Home Town: Mountain Home, AR

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: There are many reasons I chose UAMS/ACH. For starters, I love the faculty here. They go above and beyond to help people learn and succeed. I have also grown to love Little Rock during my time in medical school, and I am excited to continue my training here! Staying close to family is a great plus as well!

Medical School: Comilla Medical School

Home Town: Sachse, TX

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: I loved everything about the program. The city, the program size, and all the people I interacted with. I love to learn. I genuinely want to be one of the best-skilled pediatricians. And I am sure the larger patients' exposure of UAMS can provide this great opportunity.

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Home Town: Toronto, Canada

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: it has all the things I desired of a residency program including a supportive environment with a strong sense of community. At UAMS I knew I would receive a rich clinical experience with broad exposure, along with an academic environment that fosters intellectual curiosity. With the excellent training opportunities and support at UAMS, I knew it would be the perfect place for me to develop into a well-rounded physician. 

Medical School: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov

Home Town: Moscow

Pronouns: He/Him

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: it felt like a second home.

Home Town: Khartoum, Sudan

Pronouns: He/Him

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because it is wonderful and: they truly care

Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Home Town: Millington, TN

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: I spent my third and fourth year of medical school here in Little Rock and instantly fell in love with everything the city has to offer. I was impressed with all of the resources available for residents, opportunities for research, and the ability to learn from a wide breadth of patients.

Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Home Town: Benton, AR

Pronouns: He/Him

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: I am a lifelong Arkansan who has dreamed of training here for a very long time. On every interaction I had with the program during interview season, I got to know wonderful people who love this place and were so proud of the pediatricians they are training. I could not dream of a better place to be for residency!

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Home Town: Little Rock, AR

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: It is a dream of mine to treat children in Arkansas and work with their families! Also, the attendings and residents made me feel welcomed and at home during every rotation.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Home Town: Grenada, W.I

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: the residents and attendings were all genuinely warm and welcoming. I got the sense that I will have a home away from home in a close-knit nurturing environment.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Home Town: Atkins, AR

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: I have always loved Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and I love that I have the opportunity to serve my local community.

Medical School: University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences

Home Town: Abia, Nigeria

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: I chose UAMS pediatrics because it is a program that I believe will expose me to diverse and rare medical cases as well as equip me all round to be exceptional in any field of pediatrics I chose to practice. I also felt a welcoming presence before, during, and after my interview. The faculty and residents were so open and nice during the conversations. Lastly, during my research about the program, my family and I were drawn to Little Rock as it had something fun for everyone.

Medical School: University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine

Home Town: Eldorado Hills, CA

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: my visit to Little Rock was amazing! I loved the city and the beautiful UAMS. The residents were incredibly welcoming. UAMS fosters a truly inclusive and high-achieving environment. My interview and second look solidified my feeling – UAMS is the perfect place to train as a future pediatric leader who can make a real difference in children's health!

Medical School:University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Home Town: Conway, AR

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: it's home! The people are wonderful, and I knew I would receive a fantastic education.

Medical School: Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University

Home Town: Sunsari, Nepal

Pronouns: He/Him

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: of its large size. UAMS has all the things that I was looking for in a residency program. The interview day experience was great, and I felt like family.

Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Home Town: Roseville, CA

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: the values, education, and camaraderie I saw on interview day!

Medical School: University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine Sudan

Home Town: Sudan, Africa

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency because: the comprehensive clinical and research experiences. Also, the commitment to safety for residents as well as the enriched environment, teamwork, and diversity.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Home Town: Flora, MS

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: I had a gut feeling that UAMS/ACH was the right place for me when I toured. I absolutely loved all the people I met, and the facilities are so nice! It feels like such a welcoming community where I can grow and thrive. The fact that it is the only children's hospital in the state is also a huge plus!

Home Town: Fortaleza, Brazil

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: I can see how the program care about medical education and how people seem to be very friendly!

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Home Town: New Orleans, LA

Pronouns: She/Her

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because: the residents seemed like a close-knit family, and I’m ready to experience actual seasons.