University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Honolulu, HI(Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#338
Specialty Rank
$82,284
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#338
Internal Medicine Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401400001
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 15
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 80
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The mission of the University of Hawai'i Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program is to train culturally humble physicians equipped to provide high-quality and equitable primary care to a diverse patient population. Graduates from the program will be prepared with the knowledge, skill set, and experience to provide primary care in various models of practice to improve the well-being of the people of Hawai'i.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$82,284
PGY-1
$84,313
PGY-2
$87,530
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 82(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $304K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $69K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 165K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43000000000000005
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401400001
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 15
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James P Yess
- Email:
- jyess@hawaii.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 214
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3350140M1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Queen's Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Queen's Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Joey Sumulong
- Contact Email:
- jsumulong@hawaiiresidency.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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