Resident Physician-UAMS El Dorado Rural Training Program

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • El Dorado, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. This requisition is for those who were matched to a residency program at UAMS in 2026 The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (COM) provides training, in association and cooperation with its affiliated participating institutions, in Graduate Medical Education programs that meet the standards established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and its Review Committees. Requirements for training are outlined through ACGME Institutional and program requirements to include eligibility, core competencies, levels of supervision, etc. Additionally, Residents must follow UAMS and UAMS COM policies and procedures. Residency responsibilities are outlined in the Resident/Fellow Agreement of Appointment. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective employees. The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. www.uams.edu/police.

Requirements

• M.D., D.O., or MBBS required
• Resume

Nice To Haves

• Proof of Veteran Status

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Program Director (or designee) and supervision by attending physicians, assume responsibilities for the safe, effective and compassionate care of all assigned patients, consistent with the trainee’s level of education and experience.
• Participate fully in the educational and scholarly activities of the residency program and, as required, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other trainees, medical students and other ancillary health students.
• Develop and participate in a personal program of self-study and professional growth with guidance from the teaching staff.
• Participate in institutional programs, committees, councils, and activities involving the medical staff as assigned by the program director, and adhere to the established policies, procedures and practices (to include standards of behavior) of UAMS and its participating sites.
• Participate in the evaluation of the program and its faculty.
• Develop an understanding of ethical, socio-economic, and medical-legal issues that affect the practice of medicine.
• Participate in educational experiences required to achieve competence in patient care, medical knowledge, practice‐based learning improvement, interpersonal and communications skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice.
• Keep charts, records, and reports up-to-date and signed at all times and complete medical records according to the rules and regulations of the participating hospital.
• Demonstrate responsibility for the management of their time before, during, and after clinical assignments.
• Adhere to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) institutional and program requirements including the accurate reporting of clinical learning and educational work hours.
• Complete all steps in the electronic on-boarding checklist and any additional written or electronic documentation required to complete the appointment process within the designated timeframe.
• Decline anything of monetary value from patients or industry without verification of its appropriateness with UAMS Administrative Guide policies.
• Conduct himself/herself in accordance with the laws and regulations that apply to compliance matters and to report any information of possible wrongdoings, errors, or violations of the law through the appropriate reporting mechanism.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees