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University of Hawaii Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Honolulu, HI(Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#141
Specialty Rank
$82,284
PGY1 Salary
35.3%
IMG %
#141
Pediatrics Ranking
35th Percentile
Top 65% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3201421063
NRMP Code:
3350320C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
94

Contact Information

Jennifer Robin Di Rocco
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
64
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
18
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
2.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
72
0
Part-Time Physicians:
9
Female Faculty:
58.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We have a unique learning environment as Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women and Children is the only tertiary care pediatric referral center in the Pacific Basin. Our residents see patients with a wide variety of common pediatric diagnoses, patients with rare diseases including tropical medicine problems and patients presenting in all stages of illness. Our individualized curriculum allows each resident to tailor their educational experience according to their own educational and career goals.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

1 weeks

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
Metropolitan Population
1,450,589

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

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

Nominal Salary
$82,284
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$100,346
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3201421063
NRMP Code:
3350320C0STEP
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
94
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jennifer Robin Di Rocco
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/6/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
196
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:
3350320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Primary Teaching Site:
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Contact Person:
Dawn M Dural

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
35.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
50th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
11.8%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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