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University of Hawaii Program

Surgery 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
4401421085
Program director
Chad Cryer
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
673
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
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 Surgery residency program in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 673 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 76 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates84%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White24%
  • Asian80%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

Contact and location

Program director
Chad Cryer
Program coordinator
Lori Bland
Coordinator phone
(808) 586-8231
Program phone
(808) 586-2923
Sponsoring institution
University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

1356 Lusitana Street Suite 619 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 Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Hawaii Program offer?

University of Hawaii Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Hawaii Program?

University of Hawaii Program received 673 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Hawaii Program located?

University of Hawaii Program is located at 1356 Lusitana Street Suite 619 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 Chad Cryer. The program coordinator, Lori Bland, is the usual contact for application questions.

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