Residency Program

About Little Rock

Little Rock, the state capital, is located in the center of the state and offers many of the amenities of a larger city but with a small town feel. With a total metropolitan population of nearly half a million, the Central Arkansas area offers a good job market for many professional occupations. Housing near the UAMS campus is plentiful and available in a wide price range.

The city possesses a strong public school system supplemented by numerous private and parochial schools. Central Arkansas is also the home of 12 colleges and universities including the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which has an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students.

The William J. Clinton Presidential Center, located in downtown Little Rock near the Arkansas River, is the largest presidential archive in American history and is a fascinating spot to visit for persons of all ages.

Cultural, sports and outdoor activities abound in the city and surrounding area. You will find ballet, symphony, opera and theater groups as well as a number of museums. An outdoor concert area and a thriving farmer’s market are housed in the River Market area.  Alltel Arena offers exciting shows, concerts, and sporting events year-round.

Minor league baseball and indoor football as well as all levels of school sports are available to the sports fan.  The UALR Trojans play at the new $25 million Jack Stephens Center.

For those who want to participate in physical activities (instead of just cheering for the team), Little Rock provides golf courses, amateur softball teams, tennis facilities, fitness and aquatic centers, and much more.

Arkansas offers fishing, sailing, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities all within a short distance of the city.  (See the link below for Arkansas Parks and Tourism.)  You can even find thoroughbred horse racing in nearby Hot Springs.

    Little Rock Guest Guide 

    (Dining, shopping, entertainment,

    and more!)

    Information about Little Rock

    (Helpful info from the Little Rock

    Chamber of Commerce)

    Arkansas Parks and Tourism

    (Things to do, places to stay!)

    Information about Arkansas