Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Hawaii Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine.

ACGME code
3001421085
Program director
Karen Thompson
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About University of Hawaii Program

Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
319
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$85,519
Per year

University of Hawaii Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 319 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $85,519 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 16 vacation days. Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
319
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White30%
  • Asian70%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-12$85,5191612
PGY-22$86,5781612
PGY-33$88,8441612
PGY-43$94,8631612
Hours per week (PGY-1)
50
Days off per week
1.5
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
8
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Karen Thompson
Program coordinator
Todd Hammon
Coordinator phone
(808) 586-8213
Program phone
(808) 692-1130
Sponsoring institution
University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

1356 Lusitana Street, #511 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 30% of residents at University of Hawaii Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Hawaii Program offer?

University of Hawaii Program offers 3 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Hawaii Program?

University of Hawaii Program received 319 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at University of Hawaii Program?

Applicants who sent University of Hawaii Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at University of Hawaii Program?

First-year residents at University of Hawaii Program earn $85,519 a year and receive 16 vacation days. First-year residents work about 50 hours a week.

Where is University of Hawaii Program located?

University of Hawaii Program is located at 1356 Lusitana Street, #511 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 Karen Thompson. The program coordinator, Todd Hammon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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