Prospective Residents | UAMS Department of Pediatrics

Each year, we are thrilled to interview applicants for one of our 25 categorical pediatric residency spots, as well as applicants for the Medicine-Pediatrics Residency and Child Neurology Residency programs. Scroll down for learn more information about the general pediatric residency program.

Fourth Year Med Students – Rotate With Us!

If you are a current fourth-year medical student at an LCME/AOA accredited school, we would love to have you participate in an ‘acting intern’ rotation at AR Children’s Hospital. The visiting student process is managed by the College of Medicine with support from the Pediatric Clerkship Office. For application information, visit the UAMS College of Medicine Visiting Students page. Additionally, students can apply for the Visiting Student Elective Scholarship to help with costs associated with a visiting rotation.

Showcasing Excellence in Pediatric Care

These documents have been created by the UAMS Department of Pediatrics and by Arkansas Children’s, and are the best way to learn about our system-wide accomplishments.

Learn More About UAMS Pediatric Residency

From free parking and conference travel, to meal money and AAP membership, the UAMS/ACH Pediatric Residency offers a wide range of benefits to support you during residency.

Program Benefits

We accept applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service, and will begin reviewing applications for Match 2026 after September 25.

How To Apply

Want to learn more about what it’s like here as a pediatric resident? From wards to Academic Half Days, Continuity Clinic to rounds, you’ll see it all.

Resident Life

Watch a video about education at UAMS and AR Children’s Hospital.

Focus on Education

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