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University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine.

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About University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1401400001
Program director
James Yess
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
752
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 752 applications and invited about 10% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers 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
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
10%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Contact and location

Program director
James Yess
Program coordinator
Bryan Brown
Coordinator phone
(808) 586-7436
Program phone
(401) 487-6342
Sponsoring institution
University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

1356 Lusitana Street 7th Floor Honolulu, HI 96813 Open in Google Maps

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine 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 John A Burns School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 33.3% of residents at University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program offer?

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program offers 4 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program?

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program received 752 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine 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 John A Burns School of Medicine 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 University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program located?

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program is located at 1356 Lusitana Street 7th Floor Honolulu, HI 96813. Its sponsoring institution is University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program?

The program director is James Yess. The program coordinator, Bryan Brown, is the usual contact for application questions.

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