Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Hawaii 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 Program

ACGME code
1401421109
Program director
Reid Ikeda
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
19
First-year spots
Applicants
2,451
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
43%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Hawaii 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 19 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,451 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 43% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
19
Interview rate
11.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates46%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White16%
  • Asian81%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10%

Contact and location

Program director
Reid Ikeda
Program coordinator
Krystal Cabotaje
Coordinator phone
(808) 586-7477
Program phone
(808) 586-2910
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 Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Hawaii Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Hawaii 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 43% of residents at University of Hawaii 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 Program offer?

University of Hawaii Program offers 19 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 19 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Hawaii Program?

University of Hawaii Program received 2,451 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of 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 University of 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 University of Hawaii Program located?

University of Hawaii 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 Program?

The program director is Reid Ikeda. The program coordinator, Krystal Cabotaje, is the usual contact for application questions.

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