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Tripler Army Medical Center Program

SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tripler AMC, HI(Amc, HI Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#237
Specialty Rank
$74,400
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#237
Surgery Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401412008
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

Suzanne Gillern
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
50
Non-Physician Staff:
20
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
18.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

52 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,400
PGY-1
$80,300
PGY-2
$86,000
PGY-3
$89,900
PGY-4
$94,000
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

City & State
Tripler AMC, HI
Metropolitan Area
Amc, 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
21.0%(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
$74,400
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$90,732
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401412008
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Suzanne Gillern

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

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:
Cairene Pinpin

Program Size by Year

Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4
PGY-6:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Paid Leave Days:
21
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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