Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Hawaii offers a comprehensive training experience in a culturally diverse setting. With a total of 19 categorical residents annually, the program emphasizes patient-centered care and rigorous clinical training across various specialties in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Residents participate in a well-rounded curriculum that includes opportunities for research, tailored mentorship, and the chance to engage with a diverse patient population reflective of the rich culture of Hawaii. The program supports a collaborative learning environment aimed at developing high-quality physicians.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program is not explicitly stated as IMG-friendly. However, they do accept International Medical Graduates (IMG) with specific requirements, such as having a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and being eligible for a J-1 visa.
Categorical Positions
19
Categorical Positions (detail)
UHIMRP offers 19 Categorical positions and 2 Preliminary positions.
Program Website
Address
1356 Lusitana Street, 7th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Program Director
Dr. Reid Ikeda
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Current Residents
Overview
The University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency program currently has a cohort of 19 categorical PGY-1 residents, but the specific number of IMGs is currently unknown. The program aims at a balanced resident composition to enhance learning and community impact.
PGY-1 MD
19
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program prioritizes ambulatory care and includes 16 weeks of general medicine, subspecialty medicine training at Queen Emma Clinic, 8 weeks of training at the VA Medical Center, three years of Continuity Clinic, and over three years of inpatient general medicine training with diverse patient interactions.
Application
Applications for the University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All required documents should be submitted by December 1st. Invitations for interviews are sent through Thalamus. Interviews are conducted virtually starting in November and run through January on specific weekdays only.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple locations including Queen's Medical Center, Kuakini Medical Center, and various outpatient continuity clinic sites.
Fellowship
Residents from the University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program have pursued various fellowships including Allergy & Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, and many others. The program also mentions a diverse range of subspecialty fellowships available to graduates, indicating strong fellowship opportunities post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
Hawaii Residency Programs emphasizes teamwork, exceptional patient care, and a learning environment characterized by collegiality, shared responsibility, and professionalism, guided by the spirit of Aloha.
On Call Schedule
The academic calendar runs from July 1st to June 30th and consists of thirteen 28-day blocks; however, the first and last block may be longer or shorter than 28 days. Vacation weeks are scheduled consecutively.
# of Years of Program
The residency program spans three years, focusing on inpatient and outpatient medicine.
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Alumni
Alumni have pursued a range of fellowships, and many are involved in primary care, hospitalist positions, and various subspecialty fellowships across the U.S. and beyond. Examples include hospitalists, cardiology fellows, and primary care physicians. Many alumni have stayed within Hawaii but there is also representation in other states and countries.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary and benefits details can be summarized from the UHIMRP program page.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are allocated vacation time during their training. Specific details regarding the amount of vacation time for PGY-1 residents and carry-over policies were not disclosed in the extracted content.