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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

0

Salary Progression

$82,284
PGY-1
$84,313
PGY-2
$87,530
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Honolulu, HI
Metropolitan Area
Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
0

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

Nominal Salary
$82,284
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$100,346
Value Rating
Excellent
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
Program Website:
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More Information:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-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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