University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences UAMS College of Medicine Program

Program Identity & Fit

UAMS OB/GYN is the sole academic OB/GYN residency in Arkansas, serving as the state's referral center for high-risk obstetrics through its unique high-risk pregnancy program and telemedicine-based problem-based gynecologic care network. The five-per-year, four-year program emphasizes a close-knit, family-style culture with daily faculty mentorship, broad subspecialty exposure (MFM, Gyn Onc, FPMRS, PAG, REI), and structured surgical training including robotics and vNOTES. While evidence-based scholarship and research are built into training, resident outcomes show the program's clear orientation is toward producing general OB/GYNs who stay and practice in Arkansas and surrounding regions, with fellowship an option rather than the norm. The program explicitly values diversity of perspective, offering a dedicated scholarship for underrepresented visiting students, and prioritizes collegiality and statewide service commitment.