PGY-1

Home Town: Kaufman, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: the people are so kind and welcoming!

Hometown: Little Rock, AR

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and:  I feel a deep commitment to the state of Arkansas, and I wanted to train here to become the best doctor I can be in order to provide the best care I can to the children in this state.

Home Town: Marion, Illinois

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I knew that I would receive great exposure at the main children's hospital in the state while learning from its various pediatricians and specialists. I also loved the camaraderie and support between the of the residents and staff.

Home Town: Olathe, Kan.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I felt like I belonged during each and every social and interview session. 

Home Town: Columbia, Mo.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I felt as though I could be authentic on my interview day. UAMS exudes warmth, and I felt that it would be the environment that would best foster intellectual growth, professional competence, and compassionate service.

Home Town: Fairhope, Ala.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I really loved my visit to Little Rock! The folks I met were all so friendly, and the town felt cozy in a way I wasn’t expecting. UAMS feels like the perfect blend of close to home and new/challenging. I got the impression from my interview and from all of my interactions with program members since that I would be valued and respected here.

Home Town: Houston, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I loved seeing how excited everyone was about the program from students to faculty and staff. I saw myself learning and growing a lot within the program because of the opportunities and supportive environment, which is what I was looking for in a residency program. 

Home Town: Irving, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and:  The people seemed very nice, and the residents seemed happy. It’s a large medical center that sees a high number of patients and unusual pathology so I knew I would get exposed to a lot. Arkansas seemed like a great place to live and when I visited everyone was friendly.

Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: It offers an exciting chance to get rigorous training in pediatric emergency medicine and numerous other subspecialties, while working with an incredible group of co-residents, fellows, and attendings. 

Home Town: Dallas, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: everyone was so kind when I interviewed, and I felt especially excited to learn more about residency on interview day. Developing autonomy and skills also seemed to be a common goal between me and the program. I loved the access to opportunities the residents had, the support from program faculty, and the ability to stay relatively close to home!

Home Town: Mansfield, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and:  I love how outdoorsy Arkansas is. It was very evident that UAMS is family oriented. On interview day, I knew that if I came to UAMS, I would be given the support to achieve my goals. I also participated in the couples match and appreciated how my husband felt at home during his interview day.

Home Town: Memphis, Tenn.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: The faculty are very supportive. They clearly want you to succeed and provide the resources needed to do so. I also love the environment and culture of ACH. It also helps that my husband is already a Peds resident here! 

Home Town: Fort Worth, TX

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: Everyone I have met in the program has been kind and committed to teaching. The staff and residents create a supportive environment that facilitates a positive learning experience. There is a wide range of pathology to encounter and lots of learning opportunities! Plus, I get to work alongside some amazing people.    

Home Town: Prosper, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I love the city of Little Rock. I spent my 3rd year of medical school here and found that Little Rock has a little bit of everything. It has the connivance and culture of a big city and the landscape of a rural area with a lot of opportunities for outdoor sports.    UAMS impressed me with its culture of teamwork and community. My fiancé and I both felt like Little Rock was the perfect place to continue this adventure!

Home Town: Originally from Ethiopia, I consider Central Arkansas my home away from home. I’ve lived in this area for nearly a decade and both my kids were born at UAMS.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and:  First, I fell in love with the people during my time shadowing and volunteering at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Second, I wanted to stay in Central Arkansas with my family.

Home Town: Shreveport, La.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: the people were so kind and fantastic. I have heard nothing but good things about Arkansas Children's. I knew I would be well-supported throughout training to become the best pediatrician I could be here. Everyone I met made me so excited!

Home Town: Jacksonville, Ala.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: Surpasses any hopes or dreams I had in mind for my ideal residency program. I could not get UAMS out of my head after the amazing interview with the sweetest and most genuine interactions. 

Home Town: Damascus, Md.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I felt such good vibes from everyone here, even through the virtual events! Everyone was so kind and welcoming, and it was easy to see how passionate they were about working with kids. I felt like I would be supported as a resident here while having the opportunity to receive excellent training. Also, Little Rock seemed like it had lot to offer in terms to things to do, from enjoying the beauty of nature to eating yummy foods!

Home Town: Plano, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I loved everyone I interacted with on my interview day! I knew that I would receive fantastic training at ACH to become a compassionate and well-rounded physician. 

Home Town: Baton Rouge, La.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: Everyone was so unbelievably kind and easy to talk to during my virtual interview, it was clear that the program faculty focus on each resident's individual goals and professional development, and Little Rock is a drivable distance to several hiking trails and to my hometown!

Home Town: Little Rock, Ark.

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: it felt like home. Everyone was super approachable, supportive and kind!

Home Town:  Hyderabad, India

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and...: The interview day, though virtual, made me experience the amazing attendings, residents and staff! I felt I could connect with everyone and I could feel the great vibe amongst the residents. Serving such a large population, I was confident about the training I would receive at ACH, but what made UAMS my 1st choice was the friendly & approachable people. I remember logging off on the interview day with a smile!

Home Town: Brownwood, Texas

I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: I wanted to train in a program with high volume and high acuity all while being in a supportive atmosphere. I loved my interview day with UAMS and really felt like this was home for me!