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Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Hilo, Hawaii, sponsored by Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center.

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About Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1201400650
Program director
Kanani Dilcher
Location
Hilo, Hawaii
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
264
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Hilo, Hawaii, sponsored by Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 264 applications and invited about 29.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed28%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
29.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates12%
  • US DO graduates65%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men47%
  • White41%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Kanani Dilcher
Program coordinator
Penny DePeralta
Coordinator phone
(808) 932-3186
Program phone
(808) 932-4362
Sponsoring institution
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center

1190 Waianuenue Ave Hilo, HI 96720 Open in Google Maps

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program offer?

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program?

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program received 264 applications and interviewed about 29.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 28%.

Where is Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program located?

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program is located at 1190 Waianuenue Ave Hilo, HI 96720. Its sponsoring institution is Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Hilo Benioff Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kanani Dilcher. The program coordinator, Penny DePeralta, is the usual contact for application questions.

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