UAMS West Family Medicine Residency
| ACGME number: | 1200421034 | |
| Program Director: | Katherine Ann Irish-Clardy MD, FAAFP | |
| Address: |
612 S 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4702 |
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| Phone: | (479) 424-3170 | |
| Email: | cmsmith@uams.edu | |
| Website: | https://regionalcampuses.uams.edu/regional-residencies/residencies/west/ |
Program Description
Our residency program offers comprehensive training in the full scope of family medicine, equipping residents with the skills needed for a wide range of practice settings including maternity care. Our residents benefit from a diverse patient population and hands-on learning without competition from other specialties. We host medical students from UAMS and other institutions, fostering a collaborative and dynamic educational environment. Our faculty brings a wide array of interests and expertise, including office-based procedures, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), geriatrics, sports medicine, disaster medicine, and obstetrics - providing residents with exposure to many potential career paths within family medicine. Located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley, our program offers an exceptional quality of life. Whether you're interested in history, art, or just looking to cool off and have some fun, Fort Smith has something for every kind of explorer. Centrally positioned between Northwest Arkansas, Tulsa, Dallas, and Little Rock, Fort Smith is just a short drive from a wide range of attractions.
Community Setting
- Urban
Top 3 Program Strengths
No strengths provided
Primary Admitting Hospital
Baptist Health - Fort Smith
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
No federal or government clinic funding
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 9 |
PGY-2: 9 |
PGY-3: 9 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 9 |
PGY-2: 9 |
PGY-3: 9 |
Has Residential Organization
No
Required ICU Rotations
Two months
Required General Surgery Rotations
Less than two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Two months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Three months
Offers International Rotations
No
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 2 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 4 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: > q28d |
PGY-2: > q28d |
PGY-3: q7d-q14d |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: None |
PGY-3: None |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: Yes |
PGY-2: Yes |
PGY-3: No |
Has Computer Documentation
Yes
Offers Rural Rotations
Yes
Has Electronic Health Records
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
Baptist Health - Fort Smith
Total Hospital Beds
320
Full Time Doctor Faculty
8
Full Time Other Faculty
2
Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty
1
Total Rotation Hospitals
1
Total Admitting Hospitals
1
Total Family Practice Centers
1
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
No
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: $61,281 |
PGY-2: $63,640 |
PGY-3: $66,102 |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Benefits
- Meals
- Funding for attending conferences
- Liability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Parking
- Disability Insurance
- Sick Leave / Personal Time
- Time off for conferences
- Fitness Center
- Moving Allowance
- AAFP Membership
Offers Fellowship
No
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
No
Offers Clerkship
Yes