The UAMS AHEC-SW Residency Program is located in Texarkana, Arkansas, and uses the facilities and professionals of the area for it's breadth of learning. Our Family Medicine Residency was developed and implemented in 1993. It was the culmination of a community support base that includes over 100 physicians, two major medical centers, and a variety of agencies within the bi-state city of Texarkana. The cities of Texarkana sit on the state line of Arkansas and Texas, located 70 miles northwest of Shreveport, LA, 180 miles east of Dallas, and 140 miles southwest of Little Rock, AR.

Residents rotate in a variety of diverse settings and utilize both hospitals to the fullest extent, thereby maximizing all opportunities the community has to offer. The Residency Program is administered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The Program Director utilizes assistance from faculty members, residents, and an advisory board, in the implementation and direction of the residency.

Residents are chosen for their independence and spirit to work within a private setting at a high pace and intense level. The admission service, including two hospitals, is varied and residents have unlimited admission privileges. A spirit of teamwork is essential for the success of the program and residents participate in a number of weekly conferences, journal clubs and residents’ meetings.

New residents are required to spend one month in orientation. This month is designed to solidify the relationships between the residents and to provide ample time for orientation to the practice of medicine in the Texarkana area.

Requirements for Foreign Medical Graduates

1. Must have graduated Med school within last 5 years.
2. Achieved 80+ on Parts 1 & 2 of USMLE.
3. Must have 12 months of clinical experience in the US within the last 2 years.
4. A valid ECFMG certificate.
5. We do not sponsor any type of VISA.