Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Hawaii Family Medicine Residency is a community-based program located at Pali Momi Medical Center. It focuses on the diverse healthcare needs of the island communities, providing extensive training in various specialties including maternal-child health, geriatrics, and addictions. The residency program emphasizes social justice, equity, and inclusivity in its mission to develop competent family physicians who can effectively serve their communities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency at the University of Hawaii is IMG-friendly, explicitly stating that international medical school graduates must be ECFMG certified to apply. The program offers J1 VISA sponsorship for accepted candidates.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
7-7-7 program
Program Website
Address
98-1005 Moanalua Rd, Ste. 3030, Aiea, Hawai’i 96701
Program Director
Thomas Quattlebaum, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 20 PGY-1 residents, of which 5 are International Medical Graduates (IMG). The diverse backgrounds of residents are integral to the program’s commitment to cultural competency in healthcare.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Family Medicine Inpatient Service: 10 weeks, Medical Intensive Care Unit: 4 weeks, OB1 Labor & Delivery: 4 weeks, General Surgery: 4 weeks, Emergency Medicine (Wahiawa): 4 weeks, Newborn Nursery: 4 weeks, Family and Community Medicine: 2 weeks, Introduction to Behavioral Health: 2 weeks, Ambulatory Pediatrics: 4 weeks, Sports Medicine: 2 weeks, Surgical Subspecialties: 2 weeks, Ambulatory Medical Selective: 2 weeks, Night Float: 1 week, Elective: 2 weeks, Vacation: 3 weeks.
Application
Application deadline is November 1. Requirements include a completed ERAS application, official transcripts demonstrating passing scores for USMLE Steps 1 and 2 or COMLEX Level 1 and 2, a personal statement, and at least three Letters of Recommendation, amongst others.
# of Locations
Pali Momi Medical Center, Queen Kapiolani Medical Center, Wahiawa General Hospital, The Queen’s Punchbowl, The Queen’s Wahiawa
Fellowship
The residency program offers several fellowship opportunities including Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Cardiovascular Disease, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Surgical Critical Care. These fellowships are associated with various institutions including the University of Hawaii’s affiliated hospitals.
Resident Life
Overview
Aloha and e komo mai (welcome) to the University of Hawaiʻi Family Medicine Residency Program! We are a community-based 7-7-7 program sponsored by the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM).
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
The residency program has trained over 170 residents, with over 80% continuing to serve in Hawaii and the Pacific. Specific details on fellowships or institutions were not found in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated 3 weeks of vacation annually.