Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a four-year ACGME-approved program that aims to develop educated, well-trained, and professional physicians. The program emphasizes solid clinical foundation building, training in research, and academic excellence, and recruits about eight residents each year. It features a collaborative environment, supported by a dedicated clinical faculty and infrastructure, including the Psychiatric Research Institute, which enhances educational and clinical activities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Psychiatry Residency Program at UAMS does not explicitly mention acceptance for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or provide specific data on IMG representation. However, select hints suggest favorability towards international applicants, as it is noted that they recruit medical students at a higher rate than the national average, which may imply inclusivity. Still, verification regarding ECFMG certification or specific IMG statistics is not provided.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program accepts up to eight residents per year.
Program Website
Address
4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Program Director
Ben Guise, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has a total of eight residents annually, with a collaborative effort emphasized in training, although no current data on the specific breakdown of resident types is mentioned.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program is an ACGME-approved, four-year program that accepts up to eight residents per year. It also includes an emphasis on teaching and collaborative functioning within the department.
Application
The application process for the Psychiatry Residency Program includes submitting an application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Specific deadlines and application requirements are not detailed in the provided text.
# of Locations
The Psychiatric Research Institute serves as the home base and is a six-story, 100,000-square-foot facility housing clinical, administrative, research, and educational activities.
Fellowship
The Psychiatry Residency Program offers fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions, and Geriatrics, indicating a commitment to further training in specialized areas after residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The program is unique in emphasizing a solid clinical base foundation, mutual respect between residents and faculty, along with recruiting medical students into psychiatry at a higher rate than the national average.
On Call Schedule
Details can be found at the 'Call Schedule' section of the residency program.
# of Years of Program
4 years, with fellowships available in Child and Adolescent, Forensics, Addictions, and Geriatrics.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Details can be found at the 'Benefits and Salary' section of the residency program.
PGY-1 Salary
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