Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Hawaii.

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About Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program

ACGME code
1401400904
Program director
Jennifer Katada
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
504
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Hawaii. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 504 applications and invited about 20.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
20.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White40%
  • Asian67%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander13%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Katada
Program coordinator
Shawne Mateo
Coordinator phone
(808) 271-8940
Program phone
(808) 341-5266
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

Internal Medicine Residency Program 2828 Paa Street, 3rd Fl Residency Program Office #3D04 Honolulu, HI 96819 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program offers 5 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program?

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program received 504 applications and interviewed about 20.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency Program 2828 Paa Street, 3rd Fl Residency Program Office #3D04 Honolulu, HI 96819. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Hawaii.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Program?

The program director is Jennifer Katada. The program coordinator, Shawne Mateo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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