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Introduction

Grand RoundsWe are a competitive residency program.  Our current criteria for residency application are as follows:

We will accept ALL applications through the ERAS program.   (All faxed applications will be discarded.)

  1. Preference will be given to those candidates who meet one of the three criterion below:
    • Permanent US citizen; OR,
    • Individual living in the State of Arkansas; OR,
    • Those having scores of 90 or above on the USMLE Steps 1 & 2.
  2. We sponsor H1-B and J1 visas.
  3. At this time we do not have a requirement regarding previous US clinical experience.
  4. We have no stipulation regarding the number of years out of medical school.
  5. We do not sponsor observerships or externships.  To participate in clinical activities in this program (e.g., acting internships), it is our policy that a student be currently enrolled in an LCME-accredited medical school.
  6. We accept applications through December 31, but our interview schedule fills early.  We encourage serious applicants to submit their application early.
  7. We do not offer pre-matches.
  8. Because graduates from some international medical schools are not eligible to receive a license in the State of Arkansas, we will not accept applications from graduates of those schools.  Please read Graduate Medical Education Policy 1.220 listed below.

For additional information, please visit the FREIDA Online program information site at ama-assn.org.

Information about our benefits and conditions for employment can be found here.


Policy of the Graduate Medical Education Committee
Section:  Educational Administration  
Subject:  International Medical Schools
Number:  1.220
Date Developed: 8/08

PURPOSE
To provide a list for Program Directors and Program Coordinators with regards to disapproved international medical schools as determined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

POLICY
In compliance with Regulation 3 of the Arkansas State Medical Board, the following is a list of disapproved international medical schools as voted at the June 5/6, 2008 meeting of the Arkansas State Medical Board. Graduates from these medical schools will not be able to receive a license in the state of Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas, College of Medicine will not accept residents or fellows from these institutions after August 1, 2008.

Country

Name of School

Antigua & Barbuda

University of Health Sciences

Antigua & Barbuda

American University of Antigua

Aruba

All Saints University of Medicine

Aruba

Xavier University School of Medicine

Belize

St. Matthew's University

Belize

Grace University

Belize

Central America Health Sciences University

Belize

Medical University of the Americas

Belize

St. Luke's University

Belize

Interamerican Medical University

Belize

Hope University School of Medicine

Belize

American Global University School of Medicine

Cayman Islands

St. Matthew's University (Grand Cayman)

Costa Rica

Universidad de Iberomerica (UNIBE)

Costa Rica

Universidad Hispanoamericana

Costa Rica

Colegio Universitario San Judas Tadeo

Costa Rica

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Universidad Autonoma de Centro America

Costa Rica

Universidad Internacional de las Americas

Dominica

All Saints University of Medicine

Dominican Republic

UniversidadTecnologica de Santiago, Santiago Campus (UTESA)

Dominican Republic

UniversidadTecnologica de Santiago, Santa Domingo Campus (UTESA)

Dominican Republic

Universidad C.I.F.A.S.

Dominican Republic

Universidad Internacional Eugenio maria de Hostos

Dominican Republic

Universidad Eugenio Maria de Hostos

Dominican Republic

Universidad C.E.T.E.C.

Dominican Republic

Universidad Mundial Dominican

Dominican Republic

Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal (UFHEC)

Dominican Republic

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (UNPHU)

Dominican Republic

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (PUCMM)

Dominican Republic

Universidad Iberomericana, Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic

Universidad Catolica Tecnologica Del Ciabo (UCTECI)

Mexico

Universidad Mexico American De. Norte

Montserrat

Seoul Central College of Medicine

Montserrat

University of Science, Arts, & Technology (USAT)

Netherlands Antilles

University of Sint Eustatius

Netherlands Antilles

St. James School of Medicine

Netherlands Antilles

St. Martinus University Faculty of Medicine

Netherlands Antilles

Xavier University School of Medicine

Saint Kits & Nevis

International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS)

Saint Kits & Nevis

Medical University of the Americas

Saint Kits & Nevis

Windsor University

Saint Kits & Nevis

Milik University

Saint Kits & Nevis

Saint Theresa's Medical University

Saint Kits & Nevis

Grace University

Saint Lucia

Spartan Health Sciences University

Saint Lucia

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Saint Lucia

St. Mary's School of Medicine

Saint Lucia

International American University

Saint Lucia

American International Medical University

Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Kingstown Medical College

Senegal

St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine

Uganda

Kigezi International School of Medicine

Services and Information

Quotes from our Residents, Alumni & Attendings

"It's where I felt at home. I looked at other residencies, but ultimately the other residents and faculty at ACH are what made me choose this program. Everyone is so friendly and inviting. After spending so much time at ACH during medical school, there was no way that I could leave it. Not only are the medical staff so friendly, also the nurses and other staff here are wonderful and very willing to help!"

-Sarah Bone, M.D.
PGY-1
Med. School:  UAMS