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All About Arkansas

Welcome to the University of Arkansas for Medical Science’s Clinical Psychology Internship Interviews! Since we conduct virtual interviews, we understand it may not be possible for you to visit Little Rock; therefore, we would like to bring some of Arkansas and Little Rock to you through the resources on this page.

Little Rock is the capitol of Arkansas, and home to the main UAMS campus as well as the UAMS Child Study Center, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and the Pulaski County Crisis Stabilization Unit. Little Rock offers beautiful natural settings, vibrant arts and cultural attractions, an amazing culinary and beverage scene, and exciting year-round events and festivals.

Here are some of the attractions you can visit while in Little Rock.

Little Rock: Brand New

Arkansas is nicknamed the, “The Natural State” for its natural beauty. Everyone who visits our state agrees. All four corners of our state offer unique landscapes, state and national parks, and attractions. There is something here for everyone to enjoy.

Here are some great places around our state you can visit while on internship.

Arkansas Statewide Tour - Arkansas Tourism

For specific information on some favorite places, we’ve included several local guides for dining, local neighborhoods, schools (K through high school), hiking and biking trails, dog parks, state parks (yes, we have a diamond mine), a Presidential Library, Museums, Civil Rights history tour, local arts and attractions (Broadway Series), and the River Market District, just to name a few.

Metro Guide

If there is a “handbook for Little Rock,” then perhaps the Little Rock Metro Guide is it. The Little Rock Metro Guide is very useful to interns and fellows that match to us. Here, you will find a neighborhood guide (great info when picking out apartments) that describes the different neighborhoods in Little Rock as well as shopping centers and restaurants available in those areas. The Little Rock Metro Guide includes extensive school information for children, information for pets (vets and parks), world class healthcare (of course, UAMS is listed), and a few tips on transitioning to Arkansas. You can check out the Little Rock Metro Guide here: Little Rock Metro Guide

In addition to the Little Rock Metro Guide, please see the digital editions of the Little Rock Guest Guide, which visits specific shops and restaurants within the Little Rock area: Little Rock Guest Guide , and Arkansas Love Where You Live Guide, which shows you some really popular places you should visit while in Little Rock and Arkansas: Arkansas Love Where You Live .

Cost of Living/Relocation Calculator

To help answer what the cost of living is for Little Rock, we would like to share an interactive map. After clicking on the link, scroll half way down the page until you see a map of the United States. Under the “Moving From” tab, select your town or nearest town to you. Under the “Moving To” tab, simply select or double click, “Central Arkansas. The calculator automatically calculates changes in Costs of Living, Utilities, Real Estate, and Healthcare.

Here is the link: Arkansas Relocation Calculator

Specific Guides for Little Rock:

Thank you for taking the time to review information about our city and state! We hope you have a chance to visit some of these great attractions and state and national parks. If you have any questions about our Internship or life in Arkansas, David Miles will be happy to answer them. You may reach David Miles at DAMiles2@uams.edu or (501) 320-7302. We look forward to meeting you!