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University of Hawaii Program

Psychiatry 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
4001431055
Program director
Anthony Guerrero
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
594
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Hawaii Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 594 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White32%
  • Asian86%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander11%

Contact and location

Program director
Anthony Guerrero
Program coordinator
Cheryl Halvorson
Coordinator phone
(808) 586-2903
Program phone
(808) 586-2900
Sponsoring institution
University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

1356 Lusitana Street, 4th 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 4% of residents at University of Hawaii Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Hawaii Program offer?

University of Hawaii Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Hawaii Program?

University of Hawaii Program received 594 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of Hawaii Program located?

University of Hawaii Program is located at 1356 Lusitana Street, 4th 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 Anthony Guerrero. The program coordinator, Cheryl Halvorson, is the usual contact for application questions.