University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Child Neurology residency in Little Rock, AR is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UAMS Child Neurology is an integrated five-year program: two years in the UAMS Pediatrics program at Arkansas Children's, a PGY-3 year of adult neurology at UAMS (six months inpatient, three outpatient, three elective), then PGY-4 and PGY-5 in child neurology at Arkansas Children's, the state's only pediatric health system. It accepts one resident per year for individualized mentorship, with home call only in the child neurology years, protected research elective time, a final project presented at ACH Fellows Day each May, and a Chief Resident role in PGY-5. Recent graduates have joined UAMS faculty or entered EEG, neurophysiology and neuromuscular fellowships.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Stress fit with a small program: one resident a year means close mentorship and a voice in shaping conferences and electives; ask how elective time is individualized.
- Ask about the PGY-3 adult neurology year (stroke, neurocritical care, EEG/epilepsy, EMG, movement disorders, MS, headache, neuro-oncology electives) and how it prepares you for child neurology.
- Highlight interest in complex consults across the pediatric, neonatal and cardiovascular ICUs at Arkansas Children's, the state's only pediatric health system, and in subspecialty clinics (brain tumor, tuberous sclerosis, SMA, spasticity).
- Ask about the research course, protected research time and the May ACH Fellows Day project; bring a QI, education or advocacy idea.
- Ask about fellowship and career outcomes: alumni include UAMS faculty and fellows in neurophysiology, EEG and neuromuscular at Duke, UT Southwestern, Buffalo and others.
- Mention call and rural care: home call only in PGY-4/5, and patients from urban and rural Arkansas, including underserved communities.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $63,396.00UAMS College of Medicine house staff stipend for 2026–2027. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $65,791.00UAMS College of Medicine house staff stipend for 2026–2027. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $67,886.00UAMS College of Medicine house staff stipend for 2026–2027. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $71,101.00UAMS College of Medicine house staff stipend for 2026–2027. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $74,343.00UAMS College of Medicine house staff stipend for 2026–2027. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $77,210.00UAMS College of Medicine house staff stipend for 2026–2027. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $81,996.00UAMS College of Medicine house staff stipend for 2026–2027. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident schedule for academic year 2026–2027. UAMS College of Medicine house staff stipend for 2026–2027. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Erin Willis, MD
- Address
- Little Rock, AR
- williserinw@uams.edu
- Phone
- 501-686-7000
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Child Neurology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Child Neurology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Child Neurology residency offer?
The directory records 1 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Child Neurology residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.