University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Arkansas
- General Practice Residency
- healthprofessions.uams.edu
Program Contact
UAMS General Practice Residency
4301 W. Markham, Slot 624
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
The UAMS General Practice Residency is a full-time program located in the heart of Little Rock, with up to 6 positions. This program is a one-year residency with an optional second year with advanced training tailored to the resident’s interest. The resident will spend 10 months of the year at the UAMS Oral Health Clinic providing hands-on treatment to ambulatory and hospitalized patients. The other two months consist of rotations at UAMS in Otolaryngology, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and Family Medicine.
The programs strives to maintain a private practice environment to assist the resident in the transition from academics to “real world dentistry”. Residents get experience in advanced dental techniques including Oral surgery (third molar extractions, bone grafts, implant placement for single crowns and overdentures, alveoloplasty, tori removal), Endodontics (molar and microscope assisted root canal treatments), periodontal procedures (crown lengthening , flap surgery), prosthodontics (full mouth rehab, overdentures). The residency emphasizes comprehensive patient care with extensive experience in evaluating medically compromised patients and providing dental consultations for various hospital services. Residents will experience the integral role that dentistry plays in providing dental clearance for medically necessary procedures including head and neck radiation, solid organ transplant, stem cell transplant and cardiovascular surgery.
Highlights:
- Level 1 trauma center
- First dental education program in the state of Arkansas
- Adjunct faculty with decades of experience across dental specialties
- Exposure and involvement with organized dentistry on state and local levels
- Each resident assigned a registered dental assistant
- 3 full time registered dental hygienists on staff- residents are not responsible for their own hygiene
- Latest technology: three iTero intraoral scanners, SprintRay 3D printer, CEREC CAD/CAM unit, CBCT unit, endodontic microscope, soft-tissue diode laser, intraoral camera in every operatory
- Epic Wisdom and Eaglesoft
- Advanced training in the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled patients including providing dental care under general anesthesia in an OR setting
- 100% acceptance rate into specialty programs following completion of GPR at UAMS- OMFS, PEDS, PERIO, ENDO
Little Rock is a big city with a small town feel. It is optimally located in the center of the state allowing easy access to all the natural state has to offer including hiking, water sports, and biking. Along with the various outdoor activities, Little Rock also provides vast experiences in culinary, cultures, and arts.
If you have any questions regarding our program, please don't hesitate to reach out. We would love to discuss if our program is the right fit for you!
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | General Practice Residency |
| Program Code | GPR740 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 6 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 12-24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 15 |
| Program Start Date | June 9 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | healthprofessions.uams.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Other Requirement Instructions
Upon submission of your application, a GPR faculty member will reach out to you and request the following additional information:
- Clinical procedure log
- Single PowerPoint slide about yourself, including pictures, facts about yourself, etc or anything you want us to know that your application might not have captured.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
Interview Schedule
Interview date is tentatively scheduled for September 18, 2026. Interviews will be held in person at the Oral Health Clinic.
Additional Information
Personal statement submitted through ADEA PASS is required, and applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Arkansas upon matriculation into the program.