| Resident Level | PG1 | PG2 | PG3 |
| Salary | $54,042 | $55,612 | $57,530 |
| CME | $1,000 | $1,500/1 Wk | $1,500/1 Wk |
| Vacation | 3 Wks/Yr | 3 Wks/Yr | 3 Wks/Yr |
| Sign-on Bonus (*taxable) | $2,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Health Insurance Including Prescription Card (family coverage)* | UMR | UMR | UMR |
| Dental Insurance Resident | AR Blue Cross/Blue Shield | AR Blue Cross/Blue Shield | AR Blue Cross/Blue Shield |
| Basic Life Insurance | Equal to 1 Year Salary up to $50,000 | ||
| Disability Insurance | $1,000/Mt | $1,000/Mt | $1,000/Mt |
| Malpractice Insurance | $500K/$1.5M | $500K/$1.5M | $500K/$1.5M |
| ACLS, PALS, NRP Courses | Reg Paid | Reg Paid | Reg Paid |
| USMLE 3 Registration | Paid x 1 | Paid | N/A |
| AAFP Membership | Provided | Provided | Provided |
| Free Meals For Conferences | Provided | Provided | Provided |
| Free Food On Call | Provided | Provided | Provided |
| Lab Coats | Provided | Provided | Provided |
| Gym Membership | Free for Resident, Additional Charge for Family | ||
| Daycare on-site at Baptist Health-Fort Smith | Reduced Rates | ||
| Parking | Provided | Provided | Provided |
Information on this page is a summary and for informational purposes only. Please consult the program’s Resident Policy Manual for complete information.
For more specifics about insurance policies, visit UAMS HR Benefits.
“Fort Smith is a wonderful place. Since first coming here as a medical student, I have enjoyed the diverse patient population, the welcoming nature of faculty and staff alike, and the excellent education given to me by the attending physicians that I work alongside every day. The community itself is family-friendly, with good schools; safe, affordable neighborhoods; excellent city parks and youth sports; and a rich history. Seasonal arts & cultural events, a regional airport, and proximity to larger cities make it an ideal spot for a resident physician. My family and I appreciate our decision to settle here more with each passing year and look forward to living and working here for decades to come.” Upton Siddons, PGY-3 Co-Chief Resident, UAMS West