
Closing Date:
05/02/2026
Regular
Sponsorship Available:
No
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu
COM | Housestaff Residents
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*This requisition is for those who matched to a fellowship program at UAMS in 2026*
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (COM) provides training, in association and cooperation with its affiliated participating institutions, in Graduate Medical Education programs that meet the standards established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and its Review Committees. Requirements for training are outlined through ACGME Institutional and program requirements to include eligibility, core competencies, levels of supervision, etc. Additionally, Fellows must follow UAMS and UAMS COM policies and procedures. Fellowship responsibilities are outlined in the Resident/Fellow Agreement of Appointment.
M.D. D.O. or MBBS required.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Program Director (or designee) and supervision by attending physicians, assume responsibilities for the safe, effective, and compassionate care of all assigned patients, consistent with the trainee’s level of education and experience.
Participate fully in the educational and scholarly activities of the residency program and, as required, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other trainees, medical students, and other ancillary health students.
Develop and participate in a personal program of self-study and professional growth with guidance from the teaching staff.
Participate in institutional programs, committees, councils, and activities involving the medical staff as assigned by the program director, and adhere to the established policies, procedures, and practices (to include standards of behavior) of UAMS and its participating sites.
Participate in the evaluation of the program and its faculty.
Develop an understanding of ethical, socio-economic, and medical-legal issues that affect the practice of medicine.
Participate in educational experiences required to achieve competence in patient care, medical knowledge, practice‐based learning improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice.
Keep charts, records, and reports up-to-date and signed at all times, and complete medical records according to the rules and regulations of the participating hospital.
Demonstrate responsibility for the management of their time before, during, and after clinical assignments.
Adhere to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) institutional and program requirements, including the accurate reporting of clinical learning and educational work hours.
Complete all steps in the electronic onboarding checklist and any additional written or electronic documentation required to complete the appointment process within the designated timeframe.
Decline anything of monetary value from patients or industry without verification of its appropriateness with UAMS Administrative Guide policies.
Conduct himself/herself in accordance with the laws and regulations that apply to compliance matters and to report any information of possible wrongdoings, errors, or violations of the law through the appropriate reporting mechanism.
Additional Information:
Physical Requirements
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Frequently
Lift and carry weight: 11-25 lbs
Push and pull weight: 11-25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Frequently
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Frequently
Taste or Smell: Occasionally
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical environment: Classroom, Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise level: Moderate
Visual requirements: Color discrimination
Hazards: Biological, Chemicals, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Sharp objects/tools
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Yes

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.