Tripler Army Medical Center Program
Orthopaedic surgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Honolulu, HI(Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#124
Specialty Rank
$60,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#124
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2601431086
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Note that the orthopaedic residency program at Tripler Army Medical Center is open only to US Army officers. Visit the MODS website for more information.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,000
PGY-1
$60,000
PGY-2
$60,000
PGY-3
$60,000
PGY-4
$60,000
PGY-5
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):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 26.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 1,450,589
- 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:
- 2601431086
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jason Matthew Cage
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 8/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July, August
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Tripler Army Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Tripler Army Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Tessa M Johnson
- Contact Email:
- tessa.m.johnson.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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