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University of Hawaii Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Honolulu, HI(Honolulu, Hawaii Metropolitan Area Metro)
62
Positions
#115
Specialty Rank
$82,284
PGY1 Salary
50.8%
IMG %
#115
Internal Medicine Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401421109
NRMP Code:
3350140C0; 3350140P0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
62
Interviews:
220

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
56
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.4
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
0
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Residents are exposed to common medical conditions and unique diseases endemic to our islands in a team-oriented multiethnic and multicultural environment. Our primary training site is Queen's Medical Center, a referral center for other hospitals throughout the state and the Pacific basin. Our residents can do away electives on neighbor islands and the U.S. mainland. We offer a Clinician Educator Pathway, Primary Care Pathway, research electives, and strong POCUS and procedural skills training.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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, Hawaii 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:
1401421109
NRMP Code:
3350140C0; 3350140P0
Total Positions:
62
Interviews:
220
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Reid Ken Ikeda
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2025 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 1/29/2027
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

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:
3350140C0, 3350140P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Queen's Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Queen's Medical Center
Contact Person:
Recruitment Coordinator
Contact Email:
uhimrp@hawaii.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
21
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:21
PGY-2:21
PGY-3:20

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
50.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
36th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.6%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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