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Neurology Residency Program

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers
Fayetteville, AR
Initial AccreditationACGME #1800400001J1J-1

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers is an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program in Fayetteville, AR. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
0 residents · 8 approved
PGY-1 salary
Not reported
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1582180C0

Accredited since 2025 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2025

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1582180C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
initial
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “UAMS Regional Centers-AR”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Hospitalist

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state. The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Star Rating
2 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 7 same · 2 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 12 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$361K
Research
$0
Payments
74

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($113K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Primary teaching site: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers · Little Rock, AR

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers

Primary
Little Rock, AR

Washington Regional Medical Center

Fayetteville, AR360 beds

Location

Livability

County figures for Pulaski County, Arkansas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$60,385
−$18k vs US median
Avg Commute
20 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Jay P Hinkle, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Ms. Mayra Suchowski

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers located?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers is located in Fayetteville, AR.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers holds initial ACGME accreditation.
How much is rent near University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
Median rent near Fayetteville, AR is ~$1,260/month for a 1BR and ~$1,195/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers require?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers has not reported a PGY-1 salary to FREIDA, so this page shows it as not reported. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion; the program or its GME office can confirm the current figure.
How do I apply to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Neurology residency program positions as they appear.