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The Program
The UAMS College of Medicine Northwest Internal Medicine Residency Program is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and was established in 2015, welcoming its first resident class in 2016. As a fully accredited, community-based residency program within the Department of Internal Medicine, we provide training rooted in both academic medicine and community healthcare. Our residents complete the majority of their clinical training at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Arkansas, with additional experiences through the Veterans Health System of the Ozarks. We are proud to be the only UAMS College of Medicine residency program located outside the main campus in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Vision
Our vision is to inspire and develop the next generation of Internal Medicine Physicians – generalists, hospitalists, and subspecialists – who desire to serve Arkansas and neighboring states with compassion, clinical excellence, and integrity. We strive to cultivate physicians who will become leaders in patient-centered care, medical education, scholarship, and the advancement of internal medicine.
Mission
The UAMS College of Medicine Northwest Internal Medicine Residency Program’s mission is to train high caliber internists dedicated to the principles of scientific inquiry, diagnostic expertise and clinical excellence. In alignment with the mission of UAMS, we are committed to educating future health professionals, providing high-quality, innovative, and family-centered care, and advancing knowledge in the prevention and treatment of human disease. Through diverse clinical experiences, mentorship, and a focus on service to our community, we prepare physicians to excel in the care of patients across Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
Values
1. Lifelong Learning
We cultivate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous growth, encouraging residents to pursue knowledge, innovation, and scholarly inquiry throughout their careers in medicine.
We seek residents who are eager to learn, ask thoughtful questions, embrace evidence-based medicine, and pursue continuous personal and professional growth.
2. Growth Mindset & Humility
We embrace feedback, reflection, and adaptability as essential components of personal and professional development, fostering resilience and a dedication to continual improvement.
We value learners who approach challenges with humility, resilience, self-reflection, and a willingness to grow through constructive feedback and experience.
3. Clinical Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and compassionate patient-centered care.
We look for physicians who strive for excellence in patient care through strong clinical reasoning, attention to detail, compassion, and dedication to high-quality medicine.
4. Professionalism & Integrity
We uphold the principles of accountability, ethical conduct, respect, honesty, and reliability in every interaction with patients, colleagues, learners, and the community.
We seek individuals who demonstrate honesty, accountability, respect, reliability, and professionalism in all interactions with patients, peers, faculty, and healthcare teams.
5. Compassionate Service
We are committed to serving our patients and communities with empathy, humility, cultural sensitivity, and a deep sense of responsibility to improve health outcomes for all.
We value residents who are passionate about serving others, invested in their communities, and committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse populations.
6. Mentorship & Collegiality
We foster a supportive learning environment where mentorship, collaboration, and mutual respect empower residents, faculty, and staff to thrive together.
We value individuals who are eager to both learn from others and contribute to the growth and success of their peers through mentorship, encouragement, and shared learning.
7. Team-Based Learning & Collaboration
We believe exceptional patient care and medical education are achieved through interdisciplinary teamwork, shared learning, and open communication.
We seek residents who contribute positively to a collaborative learning environment, support their colleagues, and value the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork.
8. Leadership & Advocacy
We prepare physicians to become thoughtful leaders who advance healthcare excellence, advocate for patients and communities, and positively shape the future of internal medicine.
We seek future leaders in internal medicine who demonstrate initiative, accountability, advocacy, and a desire to positively influence healthcare, education, and their communities.
9. Work Ethic & Accountability
We value dedication, perseverance, ownership, and a strong sense of responsibility in fulfilling our commitments to patients, colleagues, and the profession.
We value residents who approach their responsibilities with perseverance, discipline, reliability, and a strong commitment to patient care and professional growth.
10. Wellness & Humanism
We recognize that caring for ourselves and one another strengthens our ability to provide compassionate care, sustain meaningful careers, and build enduring professional relationships.
We seek physicians who value empathy, self-awareness, wellness, and meaningful relationships, recognizing that caring for themselves and others strengthens the practice of medicine.
Program Information
NRMP Program Code: 1871140C0
ACGME Program Code: 1400400924
Program Name: Internal Medicine
Institution Name: U Arkansas-COM-Fayetteville
Quota: 10
State: Arkansas
Megan White, M.Ed.
GME Program Coordinator, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Phone: 479-332-0216
E-mail: mdwhite@uams.edu