UAMS Fort Smith
Our clinic is located in west central Arkansas in the Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. We see patients from both western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, providing acute, chronic and preventive care.
At a Glance
Community
Fort Smith offers a wide range of cultural experiences for students to enjoy.
Explore Fort SmithPatient Demographics
57% of patients are under 18 years old.
Community Demographics
- White: 64.5%
- Hispanic: 19.5%
- Black: 9.5 %
- Asian: 6.3%
- Other: 1.2%
Population
Fort Smith is the third largest city in Arkansas with a population of 90,507.
Where Our Graduates Practice
- 56% outpatient
- 15% emergency room
- 10% hospitalist
- 10% obstetrics
- 5% academic medicine/faculty
- 5% pursue fellowships
Commute Time
Our student apartments are just under two miles from the clinic and hospital.
Top Procedures
Long Acting Reversible Contraception and Vasectomy.
Amenities
Free gym membership and meals at Baptist Health.
Facilities
Medical students will be working in two facilities operated by UAMS and Baptist.
Contacts
Student and Housing Coordinator: Ruby Merida
RMerida@uams.edu | 479-424-3182