Program Partnerships
Our Program is paired with the UAMS Little Rock Family Medicine Residency Program based in Little Rock, Arkansas. PGY-1 residents train at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and conduct their continuity clinics at the UAMS Family Medical Center. PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents transition to El Dorado, receiving comprehensive, broad-scope family medicine training with an emphasis in obstetrics in an unopposed environment.
UAMS Family Medical Center El Dorado
UAMS Family Medical Center El Dorado serves as the main clinical site and continuity clinic for PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents. It offers comprehensive primary care, providing patients with individualized, high-quality treatment in a respectful, compassionate, and private setting.
Clinic WebsiteSouth Arkansas Regional Hospital
The primary training hospital for PGY-2 and PGY-3 is South Arkansas Regional Hospital, in collaboration with UAMS, (SARH) is a newly and locally owned nonprofit, community-based healthcare center.
Learn moreUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the primary training hospital in PGY-1.
Learn more about UAMSArkansas Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides training opportunities during PGY-1.
Learn moreSouth Arkansas Women’s Clinic
Dr. Gregory Booker and Dr. John Ratcliff established the South Arkansas Women’s Clinic in 1983, with Dr. Donya Watson joining the team in 1997. For decades, the clinic has been a cornerstone of trusted care, instilling confidence in women across El Dorado and South Arkansas that they can access the quality medical attention they need, right in their community.
Learn moreUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the primary training hospital in PGY-1. UAMS is the state’s only health sciences university, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a main campus in Little Rock; a Northwest Arkansas regional campus in Fayetteville; a statewide network of regional campuses; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Psychiatric Research Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Translational Research Institute and Institute for Digital Health & Innovation.
UAMS includes UAMS Health, a statewide health system that encompasses all of UAMS’ clinical enterprise. UAMS is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in the state. UAMS has 3,200+ students, nearly 900 medical residents and fellows, and five dental residents. It is the state’s largest public employer with more than 12,000 employees, including 1,200 physicians who provide care to patients at UAMS, its regional campuses, Arkansas Children’s, the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, and Baptist Health.
The mission of UAMS is to improve the health, health care and well-being of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation, and the world by:
- Educating current and future health professionals and the public
- Providing high-quality, innovative, patient- and family-centered health care and also providing specialty expertise not routinely available in community settings
- Advancing knowledge in areas of human health and disease and translating and accelerating discoveries into health improvements
South Arkansas Regional Hospital
The primary training hospital for PGY-2 and PGY-3 is South Arkansas Regional Hospital in collaboration with UAMS, (SARH) newly and locally owned nonprofit, community-based healthcare center. Formed through the partnership of three area foundations and one academic medical center, SARH is committed to providing high-quality services close to home. Within this 166-bed medical center, you will find over 400 healthcare professionals, acute care Level III trauma Center, inpatient services, emergency services, intensive care, general surgery, orthopedics, Behavioral Health and one of the only labor and delivery units in South Arkansas.
SARH commitment to excellence has been recognized by esteemed organizations in the healthcare industry. They have received awards such as the American Heart Association Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award, Cribs for Kids Nursery Safe Sleep Silver Certification, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “B” Facility, and Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award Challenge Level. These accolades are a testament to their unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care to our community.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is the premier children’s hospital in the state of Arkansas with over 500 physicians and 200 residents. ACH is a Level 1 Trauma Center located in Little Rock and serves children from birth to 21. The hospital includes 336 beds and offers three intensive care units. The campus spans thirty-six city blocks and has a floor space of over 2,000,000 square feet. ACH provides training opportunities during PGY-1.
South Arkansas Women’s Clinic
Dr. Gregory Booker and Dr. John Ratcliff established the South Arkansas Women’s Clinic in 1983, with Dr. Donya Watson joining the team in 1997. For decades, the clinic has been a cornerstone of trusted care, instilling confidence in women across El Dorado and South Arkansas that they can access the quality medical attention they need, right in their community.
From the earliest stages of life through every phase of womanhood, South Arkansas Women’s Clinic is committed to empowering girls and women with knowledge, attention, and compassionate care. The clinic prioritizes education and personalized services, fostering confidence and encouraging women to embrace healthy, preventative lifestyles throughout their lives.
While recognized as a leading provider of gynecological care in South Arkansas, South Arkansas Women’s Clinic truly shines in its obstetric services. The clinic provides exceptional care to women and their babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. From routine check-ups and ultrasounds to specialized management of high-risk pregnancies, their obstetrics team is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of both mother and child. Their expertise in obstetrics makes the clinic a trusted partner in one of life’s most significant journeys.
SAWC provides training opportunities during the PGY-2 and PGY-3 years.
Other Locations
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Ashley County Medical Center
This facility serves as the rotation site for Pediatrics in PGY-2.
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The Springs of El Dorado
This facility offers longitudinal nursing home care during PGY-2 and PGY-3.
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South Arkansas Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
This facility provides orthopedic care experiences during PGY-3.