University of Hawaii Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Honolulu, HI(Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#130
Specialty Rank
$75,530
PGY1 Salary
27.3%
IMG %
#130
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3001421085
- NRMP Code:
- 3350300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 21
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 16
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 13
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The University of Hawaii Pathology Residency Program offers rigorous, community-based AP/CP training with diverse cases, subspecialties, and unique exposure to tropical medicine and Pacific Rim referrals. Residents gain experience across multiple institutions and practice models, engage in scholarly projects, and receive strong mentorship. Graduates secure competitive fellowships and excel in both academic and community settings.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,530
PGY-1
$76,540
PGY-2
$78,696
PGY-3
$85,370
PGY-4
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
- 20.7%(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:
- 3001421085
- NRMP Code:
- 3350300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 21
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Koah Vierkoetter
- Email:
- pathres@hawaii.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 3350300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Queen's Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Queen's Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Todd Hammon
- Contact Email:
- pathres@hawaii.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 27.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 42nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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