All rotations are 4-week time blocks unless otherwise noted.
*Research and QI time are designated during these months.
| ROTATION | PGY1 | PGY2 | PGY3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient Medicine / ICU | 5 blocks | 4 blocks | 2 blocks |
| Inpatient Adult Medicine | 1 block | 1 block | - |
| Acute Care Clinic (Ambulatory)* | 1 block | 1 block | - |
| Surgery | 1 block | - | - |
| Night Float | 2 blocks | 1 block | 1 block |
| OB / Nursery | 1 block | - | - |
| Orthopedics / Sports Medicine* | 1 block | 1 block | - |
| Inpatient Pediatrics (ACH Little Rock) | 1 block | - | - |
| Pediatrics ER (ACH Little Rock) | - | 1 block | - |
| Cardiology | - | 1 block | - |
| ER | - | - | 1 block |
| Ambulatory Pediatrics | - | - | 1 block |
| Community Medicine | - | - | 1 block |
| Addiction/Behavioral Medicine / ENT | - | - | 1 block (2 wks each) |
| Health Systems Management* | - | - | 1 block |
| Electives* | - | - | 3 blocks |
| Women's Health / OB / Nursery | - | 3 blocks | 1 block |
| Ambulatory / Dermatology | - | - | 1 block |
Longitudinal Experiences (36 months)
FM Clinic (continuity patients) (40+ weeks/year)
- Integrated Behavioral Health
- Pharmacology
- Telehealth / virtual office visits
Long-term care / nursing home / home visits
Radiology (LSUS COM interactive video series)
Weekly Didactic Series
Other Educational Conferences
Other Educational Requirements
- Scholarship: 1 QI project and 1 product of resident’s choice (poster or manuscript submitted to peer-reviewed journal)
- Clinic/hospital committee of resident’s choice
- Clinic staff and care team meetings
- Community service strongly encouraged
- MAT waiver
Vacation and time off in accordance with ABFM and UAMS policies.
Promotion and Graduation Criteria
PGY1 to PGY2
- Acceptable Milestones
- Satisfactory completion of all PGY1 curriculum, including attendance and clear EMR records
- Weekly online assignments up to date
- Must have applied for USMLE Step 3 exam
- Must have completed minimum of 20 points on ABFM MOC modules
- Able to supervise PGY1 residents and/or students
PGY2 to PGY3
- Acceptable Milestones and able to perform with increased independence
- Satisfactory completion of all PGY2 curriculum, including attendance and clear EMR records
- Weekly online assignments up to date
- Passed USMLE Step 3 exam
- Applied for license to practice with the Arkansas State Medical Board
- Must have completed 20 points additional on ABFM MOC modules
- Able to supervise lower-level residents and/or students
PGY3 to Graduate
- Competence in Milestones & approved by PD to practice independently without supervision; clear of any academic warnings or probation
- Successfully completed all program requirements to meet ABFM and ACGME standards
- Met attendance requirements and health records up to date
- Competed 50 points of the ABFM MOC modules
- MAT training completed & MAT waiver received or eligible
- Completed 3-hours online opioid training to complete ASMB licensing process