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University of Hawaii Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Honolulu, HI(Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#169
Specialty Rank
$82,284
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#169
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
19th Percentile
Top 81% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2601421068
NRMP Code:
3350260C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
12

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
T

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
18
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
3
0
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program believes in a broad and varied understanding to the approach of evaluation and care of those with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Our intent is to provide the opportunity and stimulation to become a competent, skillful, and well-rounded orthopaedic surgeon.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$82,284
PGY-1
$84,313
PGY-2
$87,530
PGY-3
$93,460
PGY-4
$101,580
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):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:
2601421068
NRMP Code:
3350260C0
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
12
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lorrin S Lee
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 10/26/2026
Interview Period:
1/9/2027 - 2/6/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3350260C1, 3350260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Queen's Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Queen's Medical Center
Contact Person:
Jamie Castelo

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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