Program Scope
At least one fellow is selected per academic year, ensuring focused, high-impact training tailored to the needs of the participant.
Program Mission
Our mission is to recruit, train, and retain family medicine physicians who are committed to practicing comprehensive care in rural Arkansas. Fellows are equipped to provide independent, patient-centered care across all stages of life, with a particular emphasis on obstetrics and women’s health.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet these qualifications:
- Must hold an MD or DO degree
- Complete an accredited family medicine residency program
- Applicants may apply while completing their final year of residency
- Board eligible or board certified
- Able to obtain an Arkansas medical license
- Applicants must be a US citizen or lawful permanent US resident with resident alien permit or green card. This fellowship does not sponsor J-1 or other visas.
Application Process
Please submit the following to jward2@uams.edu:
- A curriculum vitae which includes:
- Educational background from undergraduate training onward
- Specialty certifications and activities
- Licensure information
- Employment history and military service
- Honors and awards
- Community service and volunteer work
- Publications
- Presentations
- Hobbies, interests (optional)
- Obstetrical procedural log. We know applicants come in with a variety of experiences. Please enter your procedural experience at the time of submitting this application. If none, please list 0 or N/A.
- Vaginal Deliveries
- C-Sections
- Vacuum assisted deliveries
- 3rd degree perineal laceration repair
- 4th degree perineal laceration repair
- IUD Placement/Removal
- Endometrial Biopsies
- Dilatation & Curettage
- Prenatal Ultrasound
- Colposcopy
- Applicants may also include upcoming rotations, electives, or professional development that may prepare them for fellowship
- Personal Statement. Please include details regarding how a Rural FMOB fellowship would help you with your career goals and plans for rural practice
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from your current program director (or current supervisor if in practice). Please have the authors, or a third party such as a program coordinator, send the letters directly to the fellowship coordinator,jward2@uams.edu.
- Preference will be given to those who will commit to continuing their careers with UAMS as faculty and/or practicing in a rural area.
Learning Objectives
Fellows will:
- Develop a broad and evolving knowledge base in obstetrics and gynecology
- Apply evidence-based approaches to clinical decision-making
- Gain proficiency in surgical obstetrics and management of high-risk pregnancies
- Engage in structured study, journal reviews, and hands-on simulations
- Cultivate leadership and teaching skills through collaboration and mentorship
Curriculum Highlights
The fellowship curriculum is designed to be immersive, hands-on, and tailored to rural practice needs. Key components include:
- Advanced Surgical Obstetric Training
- Gynecologic Procedures
- Didactic Learning Series
- Simulation- Based Labs
- Outpatient Continuity Clinics
Roles and Responsibilities
Fellows are integral members of the care team and are expected to:
- Provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care
- Perform and assist in obstetric procedures including cesarean sections and operative vaginal deliveries
- Participate in outpatient clinics, quality improvement projects, and didactic sessions
- Supervise and teach residents and medical students
- Maintain detailed documentation and communicate effectively with attending faculty
- Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to lifelong learning