Home Town: Baton Rouge, La. Pronouns: She/Her 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 […]

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: 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 […]

Home Town: Amman, Jordan I chose the UAMS Pediatrics Residency Program because it’s wonderful and: It has everything I dreamed of in a program.

Home Town: Irving, TX 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 […]

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 […]

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: Fort Worth, TX Pronouns: She/Her 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 […]

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