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University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Kapaa, Hawaii, sponsored by University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine.

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About University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program

ACGME code
1201400002
Program director
Cynthia Ohata
Location
Kapaa, Hawaii
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
563
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Kapaa, Hawaii, sponsored by University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 563 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, rural and women's health tracks.

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

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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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs75%

Contact and location

Program director
Cynthia Ohata
Program coordinator
Iwona Staszel
Coordinator phone
(773) 807-4354
Program phone
(808) 835-6476
Sponsoring institution
University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

Kauai Medical Clinic at Kauai Village in Kapaa 4-831 Kuhio Highway Suite #332 Kapaa, HI 96746 Open in Google Maps

University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program offer?

University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program?

University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program received 563 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Hawaii (Kauai) 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 University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program?

Applicants who sent University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 5%.

Where is University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program located?

University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program is located at Kauai Medical Clinic at Kauai Village in Kapaa 4-831 Kuhio Highway Suite #332 Kapaa, HI 96746. Its sponsoring institution is University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Hawaii (Kauai) Program?

The program director is Cynthia Ohata. The program coordinator, Iwona Staszel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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