INTERNAL MEDICINE

University of Hawaii Program

Honolulu, Hawaii

ACGME ID1401421109
Program Code3350140C0
NRMP Code3350140C0 | 3350140P0

Residents are exposed to common medical conditions and unique diseases endemic to our islands in a team-oriented multiethnic and multicultural environ

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

21

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

220

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Year 1 Seats

21

Interviews Last Year

220
53%

Interview Ratio

10.5

% US MD

42.6

% IMG

50.8
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

10

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Interviews Last Year

220

Interview to Seat Ratio

10.5

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$82,284
PGY-2
$84,313
PGY-3
$87,530

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

231-267

Silver Signal → Invite

24%

Gold Signal → Invite

49%

No Signal → Invite

5%

US IMG → Invite

5%

Non-US IMG → Invite

3%

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

21

Year 2 Size

21

Year 3 Size

20

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Total Positions

62

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.2

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

56

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

3350140C0

NRMP Status

3350140C0 | 3350140P0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

10

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

21

Year 2 Program Size

21

Year 3 Program Size

20

% IMG Residents

50.8 %

% US MD Residents

42.6 %

% DO Residents

6.6 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

62

Total Physician Faculty

16

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.2

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

82284

Year 2 Compensation

84313

Year 3 Compensation

87530

PGY-1 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

21 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

56 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.4

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

220

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

3350140C0 | 3350140P0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-11-03 to 2026-01-30

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-11-02 to 2027-01-29

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Contact Person

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Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Contact Number

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Queen's Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

Primary Institution

Queen's Medical Center

Participant Institutions

Kuakini Medical Center | Queen's Medical Center | Straub Clinic and Hospital | VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (Honolulu) | Waikiki Health Center | Pearl City Medical Associates | Queen's University Medical Group

Annual Hospital Admissions

27493

Annual ED Visits

100002

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Moving allowanceFree parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

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Palestine 1

Mohammad Abdelhafez, MD

Al Quds University

Palestine

USA 12

Alexander Cotter, MD

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

William Kawahara, MD

Tufts University School of Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Kevin Liu, MD

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Miles Miki, DO

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Yakima, Washington, USA

Noelle Min, DO

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA

Scott Nishioka, MD

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Julia Oehlers, MD

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Shantel Pascual, MD

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Richard Rista, MD

Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Katelyn Saiki, DO

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Katelyn Shirai, MD

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Kaitlyn Takata, MD

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Caribbean 2

Kiana Cvetkovic, MD

St. George's University

St. George's, Caribbean

Jade Punzalan, MD

American University of the Caribbean

Cupecoy, Caribbean

India 1

Siddarth Kumar, MD

Armed Forced Medical College

India

Japan 1

Shun Nakahara, MD

Osaka Medical College

Takatsuki, Japan

Thailand 2

Kridhitach Ngarmukos, MD

Srinakharinwirot University

Bangkok, Thailand

Adivitch Sripusanapan, MD

Chang Mai university

Chiang Mai, Thailand
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