Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Hawai‘i Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program offers a unique opportunity for medical graduates, emphasizing clinical training in community hospitals alongside university-based education. It is distinguished as the only civilian Ob/Gyn residency program in Hawaii, training residents through rotations at major medical centers on Oahu. The program emphasizes a collegial environment and provides diverse clinical experiences, preparing residents thoroughly for practice or fellowship.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs). Graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S. must be certified by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates and must have at least one year of prior training in an approved U.S. residency program, including certain rotations in various specialties. ECFMG certification is required for candidates who graduated from medical schools outside the U.S. or Canada.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program accepts six categorical residents and one preliminary resident each year.
Program Website
Address
1319 Punahou Street, #824, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
Program Director
Mark Hiraoka, M.D., M.S.
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 7 PGY-1 MD residents and 1 PGY-1 DO resident for the 2024 academic year. The residents come from a diverse background, with several having international medical education.
PGY-1 MD
There are 7 PGY-1 MD residents currently enrolled in the program for the academic year.
PGY-1 DO
Currently, there are no PGY-1 DO residents enrolled in the program for the academic year.
PGY-1 IMG
2 PGY-1 residents are international medical graduates, reflecting the program's commitment to diversity and international recruitment.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Clinical conferences, case discussions, didactic lectures, grand rounds, and pathology conferences every week; includes tumor boards and a journal club. Many visiting professors are involved in teaching.
Application
Applications for first-year appointments are made through ResidencyCAS. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the selection committee invites applicants to interview based on favorable reviews of their applications. Interviews are conducted in November, December, and January (dates TBA). A temporary license to practice in Hawaii is required for all first-year residents before training begins. The program assists matched residents in obtaining this license. IMG applicants must be certified by the ECFMG and have prior U.S. residency training.
# of Locations
Multiple locations including Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Queens Medical Center, and others.
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowship opportunities, including Addiction Medicine Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, and Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, among others. Recent graduates have pursued these and several other fellowships related to women’s health and complex medical care, with notable placements at prestigious institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The only civilian Ob/Gyn residency program in Hawaii, offering a unique experience with clinical training in community hospitals and an exceptionally diverse patient population.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
Housing
Information regarding housing options for residents is not specified in the provided text.
Alumni
Alumni of the program frequently pursue fellowships in various subspecialties including maternal-fetal medicine, complex family planning, addiction medicine, and gynecologic oncology. Additionally, a significant number remain in Hawaii to practice medicine. Recent graduates include those practicing in local hospitals and several pursuing fellowships across the U.S.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Professional liability insurance is provided, and moonlighting is not permitted. Details about salary and benefits are available through their website.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation